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ife has changed dramatically for so many of us over the past year, with social distancing, working and learning from home, Zoom meetings and Dana Boulanger Marilee Burrell exercise classes, and other new restrictions and precautions focused on keeping us healthy and safe. We had to adjust to these changes very quickly, and I’ve seen how stressful that’s been for so many. I encourage you to stay present and look within for your inner peace and joy, by practicing daily, loving self-care. My journey to joy and wellness has been an adventure of self-discovery, with many challenges along the way. Now more than ever I realize that my health is my wealth—and, thankfully, my health is excellent these days. I attribute my good health to regular exercise, daily supplements, mindful meditation, daily reading, and choosing nutritious and delicious foods to nourish my body. I also meet with various wellness practitioners regularly who support me in my journey. It has taken me years to feel good about prioritizing my health and wellness so I can stay strong and be a source of strength for others as well. Given how stress affects us—not just emotionally, but also physically—I’m excited for you to read this month’s feature article, “Live a Heart-Healthy Lifestyle” (page 20), which explains how slight shifts in our daily habits can make a significant impact on cardiac health. What we eat is important when it comes to matters of the heart. So is what we think, say and do. Now more than ever, we need to take control of our own wellness and make healthier choices in all areas of our lives. This year I’m challenging myself to make a few fun lifestyle shifts that I think will be easily achievable and support my health and happiness: I want to explore 52 new hiking trails, try 52 new recipes and/or foods, read at least 12 books, practice daily gratitude and mindful meditation, and add strengthening exercises to my weekly routine. I also plan to practice listening from my heart, to hold space for more heart-centered conversations and connections with others, as we all could use a little more love in our lives. As our focus this month is heart health, we are excited to bring you several articles that offer tips for improving yours with a mind-body-spirit approach. Our Healing Ways column, “Tools for Inner Peace: Exploring Mindfulness and Meditation” (page 26), especially resonated with me. As someone who practices mindfulness and meditation daily, I can attest to how effective these simple tools can be. With Valentine’s Day coming up, this seemed like the perfect opportunity to mention that Natural Awakenings has an online dating site where likeminded singles can meet. See our special offer and ad on page 31. Also, check out the online classes in our monthly calendar, starting on page 38, and visit WakeUpNaturally.com to read exclusive online content and find more calendar events. Finally, please be sure to shop local and support our advertising partners. Let them know you found them by way of Natural Awakenings, in print and online. Do all with love,

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Valentine Seminar a ‘Self-Love Challenge’

New SunMed Products Focus on Minor Cannabinoids, CBN and CBG

he CBD brand SunMed has released a new product line focusing on the minor cannabinoids CBN and CBG. According to Cathy Parlitsis, owner of Your CBD Store, in Mount Kisco, the Neuro Water Soluble line has a cannabinoid profile dominant in CBD, like most SunMed products, and a terpene profile that allows it to pass through the blood-brain barrier and enter the brain tissue. She says one popular new product is CBNplus, a CBD nighttime tincture formulated with an extract rich in minor cannabinoid cannabinol (CBN). “Its oil base allows for the delivery of this brilliant blend of extracts and essential oils in a sustained manner, guiding you into a deep sleep that will leave you refreshed and rejuvenated,” she says. “During the development of CBNplus, SunMed looked into essential oils in order to boost the terpene profile towards the desired effect. Both lavender and valerian root provide a significant amount of linalool, a terpene found in over 200 species of plants around the world. Studies have identified lavender and valerian root as calming aids that promote sleep and relaxation.” SunMed products are available at Your CBD Store in full and broad spectrum, to target individual needs. They are all natural and organic, Parlitsis says. “Look for the USDA certified organic seal and the independent lab testing QR code so you know you’re getting exactly what you’re paying for,” she says. Location: Your CBD Store, 222 E. Main St., Mt Kisco, NY. For more info, call 914.276.5409, email cbd@yourcbdstoremtkisco.com or visit YourCBDstoreMtKisco.com. See ad, page 9. 8

indset coach Mili Ristic, in collaboration with Camille Lawson, an expert in stress and hormonal disbalance, is hosting a webinar, How to Give Yourself a Valentine: A Best Version of Yourself, at 7 p.m. February 10. Lawson calls it “a self-love challenge.” “It starts with you first, and then we help other women,” Lawson says. Camille Lawson and Mili Ristic “Many women are experiencing unexplained anxiety and stress and have a general feeling of being out of balance and unable to cope—no mojo. The global pandemic has only made things worse for so many women. They are now experiencing unprecedented stress levels that affect everything.” By helping women understand why they feel like that and how to reduce stress and feel less overwhelmed, the webinar teaches them to take back control and navigate their lives with ease and confidence. “You are your own best health and happiness advocate—we’ll teach you how,” Lawson says. “If you’re a practitioner, you’ll love our easy, effective solutions that you can share with your clients. Our objective is to leave women empowered so they do feel attractive, to infuse them with belief to be the best version of themselves. Participants will learn how to be stressless, get back their mojo, balance their hormones, transform themselves, and fall in love with themselves again.” For more info, contact Mili Ristic at mili@milor.co or 925.705.0789 or Camille Lawson at 416.985.9621 or newwaytoage.com, or visit TheErosGroup.com.

Hypnosis Can Reignite Motivation after 2020

ast year was hugely challenging, leaving many of us feeling isolated, unmotivated and heavy. Lisa Bleasdale, a certified hypnotherapist, says hypnosis can reignite the flame of motivation and joy. An honors graduate of Hypnosis Motivation Institute, Bleasdale says her passion is to inspire people so that they can lead lives of health, wealth, happiness, success and love. “Our subconscious mind houses all our beliefs and is the driving force behind all our decisions, reasons and logic,” Bleasdale says. “Through hypnotherapy, you can access your subconscious and learn to transform Lisa Bleasdale your experience of living by healing the past and realizing your true potential. It is so empowering when clients see results in such a short period of time, through the power of their subconscious mind.” She says that in her practice, she helps clients create their desired changes by giving them the tools to excel in their goals and reach their true potential. Her areas of expertise include addiction, anxiety, attention and focus, creativity, divorce recovery, fear of flying, phobias, public speaking, sports performance and weight loss. “I tell clients, ‘Watch every thought that you think—they are writing your story in permanent ink,’” she says. Due to Covid, Bleasdale is offering only remote sessions, through Zoom, Skype and Facetime. She offers gift certificates and free 15-minute phone consultations. For more information, contact her at lisableasdale44@gmail.com or visit LisaBleasdale.com.

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New Wellness Center and Boutique in White Plains

lyse and Mike Shyne, owners of The Healing Collective NY, in White Plains, have taken advantage of the newly expanded space to create a wellness center, offering healing services by appointment, as well as a wellness boutique. A licensed massage therapist, energy healer, psychic intuitive and crystal healing practitioner, Alyse founded the business in 2012 as Amethyst Integrative Massage, then moved to the current location in 2016. In early 2020 the Shynes added two floors to the space, shut down briefly due to Covid, and reopened as The Healing Collective, which includes Amethyst Integrative. “Our vision for 2020 was to expand into a full-service wellness center, providing a home for holistic health practitioners to work out of as well as providing much-needed services to our community,” she says. Along with Alyse and Mike, a medical qigong instructor and health coach in training, several practitioners offer treatment on the building’s upper two floors. They include Ashley Penzo, a licensed massage therapist; Cathy Lipsky, RN, who specializes in the Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy; Karina Monegro, DC, an intuitive energy practitioner and clinical nutritionist; and Jennifer Convissor, LCSW, a holistic psychotherapist. The ground level is now a wellness boutique, which offers inperson and online shopping, curbside pickup, local delivery and shipping. “We sell everything from crystals and oracle cards to locally made elderberry syrups and soy wax candles to sustainable clothing,” Alyse says. “We also carry CBD products, wellness teas, essential oils, rooms sprays, jewelry, nutritional supplements and more.” Location: The Healing Collective NY, 267 A Central Ave., White Plains, NY. Wellness services offered by appointment seven days a week. Boutique hours are Wednesday through Saturday noon-4 p.m. For more info, call 914.236.4325, email alyse@thehealingcollectiveny. com or visit TheHealingCollectiveNY.com. See ad, page 11. February 2021

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Well On The Way Offers Contact-Free Therapies

ell On The Way has begun offering previously hands-on services to enhance immunity and reduce stress as distance therapies via Zoom or FaceTime. It’s also offering electromagnetic field therapy (BEMER) as a contactless service at home or in its Ossining office. “For the first time, you can receive all the benefits of energy medicine at home or in our office contactless and very affordably,” says Elizabeth Pasquale, director of Well On The Way. “In addition to our Elizabeth Pasquale traditional hands-on services, we’re offering all our services contactless. One of our most popular new innovations, BEMER, relieves stress and pain while enhancing blood flow and the immune response. With our contactless instruction, you can take BEMER therapy home with you or have unlimited uses of it in our Ossining office, contact free. There are also rent-to-buy options for this anti-aging therapy.” CranioSacral Therapy (CST) and lymph drainage therapy (LDT) are now facilitated without contact through neuro-linguistic programming, Pasquale says. “Energy therapy is our oldest known medicine, and now it’s is being rediscovered,” she says. “What were previously hands-on therapies, like CST and LDT, translate easily to distance therapy through Zoom or FaceTime because these are inherently energy therapies. We began distance application of CST and LDT last March, with a small number of clients who requested it. It was so successful that I converted my practice entirely to distance for 2020.” For more info, call 607.351.7024, email elizabeth.a.pasquale@gmail.com or visit WellOnTheWay.org.

Special Valentine’s Offer from NaturalAwakeningsSingles.com

s we approach a full year of being in and out of lockdowns, many have taken the opportunity to do some serious soul-searching, leading many singles to come to the realization that they desire a deeply connected, conscious and loving relationship. To help in their quests, especially during special days this month that normally provide faceto-face opportunities for potential romance that the pandemic has inhibited, NaturalAwakeningsSingles. com is having a Valentine’s Sale from February 12 through 18. All subscriptions will be offered at 25 percent off of regular prices during this period. The platform, a leading holistic dating site and a venue for eco-conscious and spiritual singles to meet each other, is not a superficial, “swipedy-swipe” app, but a “help singles meet their match” dating site. Each member exerts control over which profiles they view and with whom they choose to initiate contact. The detailed profiles allow members to read and learn about potential matches, which makes meeting someone compatible more probable. Further, its new video dating feature has been well received as it allows members to get to know each other before meeting in person. For more information, visit NaturalAwakeningsSingles.com. See ad, page 31. 10

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Dr. Kaushik Offers Online Ayurveda Health Lectures

r. Somesh N. Kaushik is offering free online health lectures to help people maintain physical resilience through body-mindspirit balance. An Ayurvedic Dr. Somesh Kaushik and naturopathic physician, Kaushik has expanded these lectures from monthly to semimonthly for all of 2021, and added monthly health tips by email. His telemedicine consultations will continue, along with in-person visits at his Cross River clinic, which is open Monday through Friday. In an arrangement with the Putnam County Library System, Kaushik’s lectures will be broadcast simultaneously to all libraries in the county one Tuesday each month at 7 p.m. Topics will include the immune system, heart health, gut health, detox pathways, autoimmunity, allergies and asthma, multiorgan inflammatory disease, stress and insomnia, addictions, anxiety and depression, diabetes and the healing power of gratitude. To register, visit DesmondFishLibrary.org. Zoom lectures will be offered through the Warner Library in Tarrytown at 6 p.m. February 2 (heart health) and March 9 (stress and insomnia). For more info, visit WarnerLibrary.org. From April through December, Zoom lectures will be offered through the Pawling Free Public Library one Tuesday a month at 7 p.m. Topics will include allergies and asthma, chronic/adrenal fatigue, essential detox pathways, multiorgan inflammatory disease, addictions, skin disorders, seasonal detoxing, thriving in winter and the healing power of gratitude. For details visit PawlingFreeLibrary.org. Dr. Kaushik’s Ayurvedic and Naturopathic Clinic is located at 792 Route 35, Cross River, NY. For appointments call 914.875.9088 (MF) or 646.670.6725 (telemedicine) or email drkaushik@drkaushik.com. For more info, visit DrKaushik.com. See ad pg 9.

New Tax Law Rewards 2020 Generosity

Amy Kowal Offers Couples Intuitive Readings

rue, 2020 was the worst, but it brought out the best in many of us, judging from contributions to food banks and other nonprofits that have helped people get through the pandemic. A new change to the tax law rewards that generosity, says Felecia Sternbach, Ellen Rose & Felecia Sternbach, founders co-founder of Sternbach and Rose CPAs, a women-owned full-service accounting firm in Valhalla. “One change for 2020 is a new charity deduction for up to $300 that you can take without itemizing, so it’s important to know about that and take advantage of it if you can,” she says. For taxpayers who do itemize, especially those with income beyond their paycheck, Sternbach recommends seeking the advice of a tax professional, who can help with financial planning throughout the year and particularly at tax time. “There are some major changes to retirement plan rules that they should discuss with a professional,” she says. “And certainly anyone who owns their own business or has rental properties would need to seek professional advice.” She notes that people who itemize may end up paying more by using a franchise tax preparer than by using a certified public accountant. “Because these preparers are given a quick course in tax preparation and are much less knowledgeable of the tax code, they may miss deductions, and that could end up costing the taxpayer more,” she explains. “A CPA generally charges an hourly rate or a flat fee, which may be cheaper than the franchise.” Sternbach & Rose CPAs is a New York State-certified Women in Business Enterprise (WBE).

my Kowal, owner of Reviva Skin and Body Solutions, in Fishkill, is now offering tarot therapy by email, remote Reiki energy healing, and “love readings” for couples. Kowal is a New York State-licensed esthetician, a Reiki practioner, a certified hypnotherapist and a graduate of Christine Valmy International Amy Kowal Beauty School in New York City. “Facial, massage and body-contouring services have been suspended due to Covid, and we are now focusing on holistic healing services that calm, soothe and uplift your emotional body, mind and soul,” she says. “I am available to do in-person sessions if I get a request for an appointment.” Remote energy healing sessions work like in-person sessions, she says. “Since energy transcends both time and space, it has no boundries and cannot be destroyed. Energy is transferred from the healer to the recipient through invisible energetic lines or meridians.” Tarot readings provide spiritual guidance on love, relationships, finance and career, monthly and yearly forecasts, past lives and the soul’s purpose, she says. Some incorporate energy healing. “The couple’s love reading looks at the general energies surrounding you and your partner—your relationship’s challenges, blessings and future potential, and how you both feel about the relationship,” she says. “If you are in separation, I can modify the reading to take that situation into account as well and provide you with the answers and guidance you seek.”

Location: Sternbach & Rose CPAs, 115 E. Stevens Ave., Ste. 100, Valhalla, NY. For more info or a free first-time consultation, call 914.940.4449, email info@sandrcpa.com or visit sandrcpa.com.

Location: Reviva Skin and Body Solutions, 929 Main St., Fishkill, NY. For more info, email amy@revivabody.com or visit RevivaBody.com.

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The New Energetic Year Is Coming

eatown Lake Resort, in Ossining, will kick off its 17th annual Hudson River EagleFest, celebrating the bald eagle’s winter migration to the Hudson Valley, with a week of virtual programs and limited in-person programs for children, families and birding enthusiasts. “While COVID is preventing the in-person festival at Croton Point Park this year, we have extended EagleFest to include an entire week of really exciting hybrid programming we hope will inspire families and bird enthusiasts until we can return to Croton Point Park next year,” Teatown’s executive director, Kevin Carter, said in a statement. From January 30 to February 7, Teatown will host a series of virtual programs featuring Connecticut falconer and wildlife rehabilitator Christine Peyreigne of Cristine’s Critters; Anne Swaim, executive director of Saw Mill River Audubon and programs by Zeiss Sports Optics, as well as Teatown’s own animal ambassadors. New this year will be a presentation on the healing nature of bird watching by Holly Merker, a cancer survivor who credits ornitherapy as a tool in her recovery. To make the programming accessible to all, Teatown is charging a per-program fee of $5 for members and $7 for nonmembers. Teatown will also host limited in-person family activities, including the Golden Feather treasure hunt, with Teatown swag bags as prizes. A new online map of viewing sites and virtual visits to select viewing locations has been developed in collaboration with virtual reality company A&R360. For more info, visit Teatown.org. 12

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ccording to energy dowser Jeanie Pasquale, of House Harmony, February 12—the Chinese New Year—is an important deadline for controlling the energy in our homes and offices. “This is the day that you should have your activations and cures in place to make the best of 2021,” Pasquale says. “Energy dowsers recommend that each year you review the yearly stars, personal energy and combination energy, and that you consider having a dowser help you optimize them. It takes only minutes, but it will make a huge difference in your year.” The heavens and stars in our environment are connected to our “earth luck,” which dowsing can influence by blocking negative influences and amplifying the positive, she says, while our personal energy is connected to our birth date and gender at birth and connected to our “heaven luck,” the life circumstances we are born into. “Utilizing information provided by astrology and numerology to change your actions can influence your heaven luck,” she says. Most feng shui experts do not combine space, stars and dowsing, but when they’re combined, the effects can be powerful, she says. “Paying attention to this information influences your human luck—your attitudes and behavior, which influences your life’s circumstances. Dowsing can have a great positive impact on these energies.” Energy shifts and flows into our homes and businesses each year and each month, and their effect is determined by our personal energy number and the layout of our home or business, Pasquale says. A dowser optimizes that energy to strengthen abundance, fame and relationships, and weaken illness, violence, conflict and disaster, she explains. “Just as healthy living requires continued commitment and effort, so does maintaining optimal energetic health in your home, office and business,” she says. “The yearly dowsing addresses the influences specific to 2021 that affect your personal and professional health, luck and well-being.” To learn more, call 845.709.5245 or visit HouseHarmony.org.

Two Yonkers Public Library Locations Re-Open

onkers Public Library (YPL) Riverfront Library and Will Library have re-opened to limited in-branch services. To improve safety and reduce crowding, patrons are asked to limit their time locating or picking up books and DVDs, and using the selfservice fax and photocopier machines. Patrons can request books, DVDs or other library items through YPL’s online catalog, and choose the library location where they’d like to pick them up. YPL will notify them when the items are available. To learn more, visit ypl.org and click on Services and then Contact Free Pickup. Due to the social distancing challenges its small size presents, YPL’s Crestwood Library will resume contact-free pickup service. YPL continues to offer virtual health and wellness programing to members of the Yonkers community. To browse the virtual programs calendar, visit ypl.evanced.info. For more info, call the Riverfront Library at 914.375.7940, the Will Library at 914.771.9616 or the Crestwood Library at 914.779.3774, or visit ypl.org.

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Marcie Manfredonia-Siciliano Honored as ‘Woman of Empowerment’

arcie ManfredoniaSiciliano, of Bedford Hills, has been honored as a Woman of Empowerment by P.O.W.E.R (Professional Organization of Woman of Excellence Recognized) for her contributions and achievements in the fields of construction maintenance, custom candles Marcie Manfredonia-Siciliano and CBD products. Growing up as a “tomboy” and having to overcome adversity was good preparation for running a woman-owned minority business (WBE/MBE) in an industry notoriously dominated by men, Manfredonia-Siciliano says. When she was 13, her father died of cancer, leaving her mother and three siblings to fend for themselves. She left school early and began working two jobs to make ends meet. She had the first of her four sons at age 19 and found creative ways to help provide for her family, from making chocolate pops and handdecorated clothing, to hosting yard sales, to selling Avon products. In 1992, she took part-time work to give her the flexibility to take care of her children and her mother, who had breast cancer. For a while she was forced to go on financial assistance. Having to depend on that to get by “took a huge toll on my spirit,” she says. “One day, while waiting on a long line with my boys by my side, I decided I was no longer going to put my family through the rigmarole anymore, so I walked out,” she says. “I decided to sell all our belongings and start my own business.” Twenty-five years later, Nationwide Maintenance is a fullservice maintenance and general contracting company servicing some of the largest commercial and retail businesses in the Tri-State area. Manfredonia-Siciliano is responsible for overall operations, hiring, marketing, providing estimates and general administration. She also established the Building A Cure foundation, benefiting cancer research, and launched Custom Candle Co., a candle and specialty gift store with locations in White Plains and Bedford Hills. Her newest business is CBD Live Natural, which carries all-natural products with the goal of helping people feel their best and improve their quality of life without prescription drugs. “Never be afraid to try new things or be afraid to fail, because with faith, hard work and dedication you can accomplish anything,” she says. For more info, visit NationwideMaintenance.com, CustomCandleCo.com, CBDLiveNatural.com and powerwoe.com. See ad, page 3. Visit WakeUpNaturally.com for additional Natural Awakenings news and articles. February 2021

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Melatonin, a hormonal sleep aid that can be purchased for a few dollars at local pharmacies, appears to reduce the risk of contracting COVID-19 by 30 percent, report researchers from the Cleveland Clinic. Among African Americans, a group disproportionately impacted by the virus, the risk was reduced by 52 percent. For the study, published in PLOS Biology, researchers used artificial intelligence to compare the host genes and proteins of the novel coronavirus to those of 64 other diseases across a range of categories. They found 34 drugs for possible repurposing, then combed through 27,000 patient records to find which drugs had in fact lowered the risk of contracting the virus. “We’re excited about these results and to study that connection more, but large-scale observational studies and randomized controlled trials are essential to confirm what we’ve found here,” says lead researcher Feixiong Cheng.

In updated guidelines, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning that dental amalgam fillings may cause health problems for some high-risk groups because of mercury vapor leaks. Among those advised to avoid amalgams, which contain mercury, silver, copper and tin, are pregnant women; women that plan to become pregnant or are nursing; children, especially those under the age of 6; and those with kidney problems or preexisting neurological conditions such as multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s. Over time, amalgams can release small amounts of mercury vapor, depending on how extensively people grind their teeth or chew gum and how old the filling is, studies show. It’s a more cautious tone for the FDA, which along with the American Dental Association, has long maintained that amalgams are safe, a finding disputed by health advocates. Mindful of health and aesthetics, patients are increasingly opting for tooth-colored resin composites. Nearly half of all U.S. dentists no longer use mercury, and its use is being legally phased out in more than a dozen countries. kevin bation/Unsplash.com

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Polypropylene baby bottles—which comprise 82 percent of the global baby bottle market—release an “extraordinary” number of microplastic particles, reports a new study by Trinity College Dublin. In a study published in Nature Food, which covered 48 regions worldwide, researchers found that flexible plastic baby bottles release as many as 16.2 million particles per liter. “A study last year by the World Health Organization estimated adults would consume between 300 and 600 microplastics a day—our average values were on the order of a million or millions,” study co-author John Boland told The Guardian. He called for more studies to understand the implications, saying the researchers were “absolutely gobsmacked” by the numbers. The microplastics are released when heated liquid is used to sterilize the bottles and to dissolve powdered formula and when the bottle is shaken to dissolve the powder. The higher the water temperature, the greater the release of particles. Polypropylene bottles have a “5” on the recycling symbol on the bottom. 14

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A study from the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University published in Nature predicts that hurricanes will remain stronger and persist longer after making landfall, causing greater and more widespread destruction, because of ocean waters heated by climate change. In the 1960s, hurricanes lost 75 percent of their energy in the first day after making landfall, but more recent hurricanes lost only about 50 percent of their energy in that same time. Hurricanes feed off heat energy from the sea and rapidly lose strength once they reach land. Pinaki Chakraborty, a senior author of the study, and its lead author, Ph.D. student Lin Li, analyzed data on storms that made landfall after forming in the North Atlantic between 1967 and 2018. They found that how slowly the storms weakened closely matched changes in sea surface temperatures during the same period. From computer simulations of hurricanes, they discovered that hotter temperatures allowed the hurricanes to hold on to more moisture, which they could continue to use as a source of heat energy once they reached land.

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Plastic Particles Ingested in Food and Water

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Researchers at the University of Victoria, British Columbia, estimate people that drink bottled water ingest an additional 90,000 microplastic particles annually compared to 4,000 microplastics for those that drink only tap water. Food is contaminated with plastic as well, which we also ingest. The researchers took data from 26 studies that measured plastic in salt, beer, sugar, fish, shellfish, water and urban air, and combined it with U.S. dietary guidelines to calculate how many particles people

likely consumed annually. The results are 50,000 particles per year for adults and 40,000 for children. When inhalation is included, the estimate rises to between 74,000 and 121,000 particles per year for adults. Even these figures are likely underestimated, because the foods in the studies make up only 15 percent of the typical American caloric intake. The particlesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; effect on the human body is not yet understood. Another study revealed that some plastic is expelled from the body in feces. But there is also evidence that it gets absorbed, and that the tiniest particles can enter the bloodstream and lymphatic system, which could affect immune response and aid transmission of toxic chemicals.

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At the University of Helsinki, in Finland, a new project recorded in the journal Science Advances found that switching a childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s playground from gravel to natural forest floor could foster a better immune system within a month by exposing them to a greater variety of skin and gut bacteria. The researchers studied 75 children between 3 and 5 years of age at 10 daycare centers in two Finnish cities to see how a change in their playing environment altered their skin and gut microbiota, as well as immune markers in their blood. Four centers turned their gravel playgrounds into fields of forest floor, soil and grasses, while three already had that setting. Three others kept their existing gravel playground. One month after the changes were made, scientists collected samples of skin, blood and feces from the children. In just a few weeks, microbiota of the children at the renovated daycare centers quickly shifted to become more like the microbiomes of children that attended centers that already had more natural play surfaces. The children at the renovated daycare centers developed a higher ratio of the anti-inflammatory proteins to proinflammatory proteins in their blood, indicating that their immune systems were in better shape. visionpic/Pexels.com

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inter Farmers Market at The Valley, the new indoor market by the food court inside Jefferson Valley Mall, Yorktown Heights, will be open every Wednesday from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. until April 7. The market carries fresh, locally grown produce and other weekly favorites, including fruits and vegetables from Do Re Me Farms, bread and other treats from Satori Unlimited, sweets from The Cardamom Man, and pickles and olives by Picklelicious, among many other offerings. “Please know that your safety is our top priority,” says market manager Chereese Jervis-Hill. “In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, the mall has properly upgraded its ventilation systems. Mask requirements and social distancing guidelines will be in place to ensure the health and safety of our shoppers, vendors and market managers.”

Location: Jefferson Valley Mall, 650 Lee Blvd., Yorktown Heights, NY. For more info or sign up to participate, visit Facebook.com/TheValleyFarmersMarket or contact Jervis-Hill at 914.218.3968 or eventscjh@eventsremember.com.

Green’s Natural Foods Announces New Ownership

udson Equity Partners (HEP) has acquired Green’s Natural Foods, which has been a pioneer in organic food and natural living in Westchester County for nearly three decades. Green’s offers a curated selection of natural, organic and prepared food. “HEP supports and wants to invest further in Green’s mission and focus on strengthening the local community,” the firm announced in a statement. “As a small Green’s Natural Foods in Somers business, Green’s prioritizes working with local farmers and best-in-class suppliers for our fresh products. Green’s will continue to focus on making an impact in the local community through greater involvement in local nonprofits such as Feeding Westchester.” HEP named Shine Paul as its new CEO for the retail grocery chain. “We are delighted to be second-to-none in our offering of USDA organic produce and natural dietary supplements,” Paul says. “We look forward to serving both new and loyal customers by enhancing their grocery shopping experience through improved store services, curbside pickup and future online delivery options.” “Green’s remains committed to organic and natural products,” says Amelia Irizarry, the chain’s vice president of operations. “We will maintain normal business operations and ensure that this transition is seamless for all our valued customers.” Locations: Green’s Natural Foods, Briarcliff Manor, 97 N. State Rd., Briarcliff Manor, NY; Eastchester, 780 White Plains Rd., Scarsdale, NY; Mt. Kisco, 666 Lexington Ave., Mt. Kisco, NY; Somers, 57 Route 6, Baldwin Place, NY. All locations are open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. For more info, visit GreensNatural.com.

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Heartfelt Eating Best Foods for a Heart-Healthy Diet by April Thompson

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ypertension affects nearly half of all Americans, increasing the risk for heart disease and stroke, the leading cause of death. We can help mitigate that risk and have a healthy “change of heart” by revamping our diets.

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While food fads are constantly changing, the basics of a heart-healthy diet have not, says Cheryl Strachan, a registered dietitian in Calgary, Canada, and founder of SweetSpotNutrition.ca. Strachan notes the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet has been used to help lower blood pressure and with other heart disease risk factors since its development in the 1990s. The DASH diet is rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, beans and low-fat dairy foods. While it includes lean meat, fish and poultry, it limits sugary foods and fatty meats. The Mediterranean diet, says Strachan, is another proven regimen for heart health, citing a five-year Spanish study in The New England Journal of Medicine that found the incidence of cardiovascular events was 30 percent lower among participants on this diet, supplemented with extra-virgin olive oil or nuts, compared to those assigned a reduced-fat diet. A Mediterranean diet doesn’t necessarily mean eating dishes specific to that region. “It’s the type of foods that matters: a largely plant-based diet focused on whole grains such as the bulgur in tabouli, legumes, nuts, seeds, olive oil and some animal products like fish, poultry and dairy,” says Strachan. Michael Greger, a Seattle physician and author of the bestseller How Not to Die, disagrees that meat-based proteins have a place in a heart-healthy diet. “Only one way of eating has ever been proven to reverse heart disease in the majority of patients: a diet centered around whole-plant foods,” says Greger, adding that the most critical risk factor is elevated LDL cholesterol. “To drastically reduce LDL cholesterol levels, we need to drastically reduce our intake of trans fat, which comes from processed foods and naturally from meat and dairy; saturated fat, found mainly in animal products and junk foods; and playing a lesser role, dietary cholesterol, found exclusively in animal-derived foods, especially eggs.” Michelle Routhenstein, a preventive cardiology dietitian and owner of Entirely Nourished, a nutrition counseling practice in New York City, likes to meet clients where they are rather than trying to force a drastic switch they can’t maintain. “Often, people get very broad advice, like ‘Adopt a

plant-based diet,’ but when it comes to the heart, you have to find a way of eating you can commit to long term. I start by asking what foods bring them joy, as well as their food dislikes, history and culture.” For Routhenstein, an optimal diet for the heart includes a healthy balance of good fats, lean protein and the complex carbs that are important sources of fiber. “Research has shown that every additional 10 grams of fiber per day can decrease the risk of coronary heart disease by as much as 25 percent,” by helping the body remove excess cholesterol, says the dietitian and author of The Truly Easy HeartHealthy Cookbook: Fuss-Free, Flavorful, Low-Sodium Meals. While fatty foods are sometimes scapegoated for poor health, unsaturated fats are “really good for blood vessel health,” she adds.

Nutrients for Heart Health

Servings for the Heart Quinoa, Edamame and Carrot Salad with Ginger-Sesame Dressing Edamame are whole, young, green soybeans that are mildly grassy in flavor. They have about five times the folate—a highly important cardiovascular nutrient—of mature soybeans. Edamame’s flavors pair well with fluffy quinoa, crunchy cabbage and carrot slaw, and combine seamlessly with the spicy, toasty notes of the ginger-sesame dressing. Yield: 2 servings ½ cup quinoa 1 cup water 1 cup edamame, fully cooked and chilled 2 Tbsp ginger-sesame dressing 1 cup shredded carrots 2 cups shredded cabbage

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Potassium is a key mineral for heart health, as it can help the body remove excess sodium, lower blood pressure and improve blood flow and blood vessel health. Yet research shows less than 2 percent of Americans get enough. Beans, sweet potatoes, lentils, beets and avocados are among many potassium-rich foods with multiple heart benefits. There is a growing awareness of the importance of inflammation-fighting omega-3 fatty acids, particularly in fish like wild salmon, arctic char and sardines. Routhenstein also advocates omega-9 fatty acids such as in tahini and avocado. Omega-9s have been shown to help increase HDL “good” cholesterol and decrease LDL “bad” cholesterol while protecting blood vessel health. Heart attacks often seem to occur suddenly simply because the damage happens gradually and quietly, warns Routhenstein. “Heart disease is progressive, so over time a poor lifestyle and diet can damage blood vessels and accelerate hardening of the arteries that lead to heart attacks,” she warns. “Some damage may not be entirely reversible, but it’s never too late to optimize heart functioning.”

In a small pot, bring the quinoa and water to a boil. Lower the heat to low, cover and simmer for 8 minutes. Add the edamame to the pot and cook for an additional four minutes, until the water in the quinoa pot has been absorbed and the edamame is tender. In a medium-size bowl, combine the quinoa and edamame with the dressing, shredded carrots and shredded cabbage and serve. Tip: There are three ways to make this easier: batch-cook the quinoa; thaw, cook and shell the edamame and keep overnight in the refrigerator; and buy prepackaged slaw. Just assemble.

Ginger-Sesame Dressing Typical sesame dressing is high in sodium from the soy sauce; even the low-sodium varieties are high in salt. This dressing is well-balanced, low in sodium and adds flair to just about any dish. Toasted sesame oil is aromatically pleasing and adds immediate flavor that is balanced by tangy rice vinegar, zesty ginger and crunchy sesame seeds. 2 Tbsp toasted sesame oil 2 tsp rice vinegar

2 tsp fresh grated ginger 2 tsp unsalted sesame seeds

In a small bowl, mix the sesame oil, rice vinegar, ginger and sesame seeds until well combined. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to one week.

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Live a Heart-Healthy Lifestyle Integrative Cardiologists on Preventing Heart Disease

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ardiology has made mind-boggling advances in efficiently repairing everything from clogged arteries to floppy mitral valves and even replacing the entire failing heart itself. Yet the stubborn fact remains that almost half of all Americans suffer from cardiovascular disease, killing one in four of us, and those numbers are rising. Research shows that simple lifestyle changes can prevent 80 percent of these deaths, but many cardiologists typically reach for a prescription pad rather than explore diet, exercise and other prevention options with their patients. “Medicine can be life-saving, but optimal heart health can’t come from medicine alone,” says cardiologist Stephen Devries, co-author of Integrative Cardiology. “There is a common belief among many physicians that patients generally don’t want to make lifestyle changes—an assumption that is often dead wrong and refuted by surveys of patients that show that the majority are looking to do exactly that.” Los Angeles restauranteur and musician Gianni Neiviller, 54, is such a case. When he found holistic cardiologist Cynthia Thaik three years ago, he had already endured four major surgeries for gut illnesses; was suffering from obesity, high blood pressure, anxiety 20

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and depression; and was heavily abusing alcohol and marijuana. Thaik ordered tests that uncovered sleep apnea, and she encouraged him to turn to an all-organic diet, take vitamin and mineral supplements, exercise and practice mindfulness and meditation. “At first it was all fairly hard, but as I started losing the pounds, my mind became more clear, and little by little, it all started getting a bit easier,” Neiviller says. He lost 86 pounds within a year, got sober and ceased taking blood pressure medication and using a sleep apnea machine. He now walks six miles a day; practices a hybrid

regimen of qigong, yoga and meditation; and is switching to a holistic health career. “When people try to push my buttons, they rarely succeed these days,” he smiles. Rebounding into vibrant health is what integrative cardiologists like Devries and Thaik strive for. Also known as preventive or holistic cardiologists, they focus on guiding patients to change long-held, harmful, physical and emotional practices. Although they are comparatively few in number—probably no more than 100 nationally—these doctors are vocal and influential, imparting valuable advice about preventing and reversing heart disease through daily lifestyle choices.

Heart-Happy Eating Substantial research affirms that one major line of defense against heart disease is what we put into our mouths every day, yet only 8 percent of cardiologists consider themselves capable to give nutritional advice, a survey showed. To counter that, Devries co-founded the Gaples Institute, a Naperville, Illinois, nonprofit that offers free nutritional training online to the public and nutritional accreditation for medical clinicians. Devries, who trained at Dr. Andrew Weil’s Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona, lectures internationally and recently authored What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Cholesterol. “People have a lot more power over their heart health than they realize,” he says. According to Devries, the name of a diet is not as important as the anti-inflammatory foods it should contain, such as “a wide variety of vegetables and fruit, plenty of beans, whole grains in place of refined, minimizing or eliminating meat (especially processed meat like bacon and sausage), minimizing added sugar (especially from sugar-sweetened beverages) and using small amounts of the most healthful oils, like extra-virgin olive oil.” And the evidence is increasing, he says, of “minimizing or eliminating animal products and getting most or all of your protein from highquality plant sources like beans, tofu, whole grains and nuts. Fish is one exception for which there is good evidence.” He’s backed up by a November 2020 study of 220,000 adults published in the

Journal of the American College of Cardiology. It concludes that those with diets high in red and processed meat, refined grains and sugary beverages had a 46 percent higher risk of heart disease and a 28 percent higher risk of stroke compared to those consuming anti-inflammatory diets rich in green and yellow vegetables, whole grains, coffee and tea. Devries suggests that gradual, incremental changes to the diet may be easier than abrupt and dramatic choices. For example, he might recommend switching from sugary soda to flavored seltzer first, then trying lemon water and black tea with milk before opting for plain, green tea. Sipping a cup of green tea at least every other day reduces the risk of heart attacks and dying of heart disease by one-fifth, Chinese researchers report in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology.

Powerful Supplements As a young cardiologist frustrated by the revolving-door nature of his patients, Stephen Sinatra came upon an obscure 1982 study of coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) that he realized could have saved the life of a favorite patient. This catalyzed his intensive studies into nutrition and bioenergetics that produced 17 books, including the bestselling Reverse Heart Disease Now and The Sinatra Solution. He helped formulate the new field of metabolic cardiology that proposes preventing and treating cardiovascular disease with nutraceuticals to improve energy production in heart cells. In addition to suggesting a high-potency, multi-nutrient, fish oil, magnesium and vitamin C for prevention, he recommends four key nutrients that produce and use adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the body’s basic cellular fuel:

YCoQ10 is synthesized in the body, but

declines with age and statin use. It protects from the free radical damage linked to inflammation. Dosage: 90 to 250 milligrams (mg) daily for prevention, 180 to 360 mg for hypertension and 300 to 600 mg for heart failure.

YL-carnitine ferries fatty acids to be

oxidized to make ATP and moves toxic metabolites out of heart cells. Dosage:

1,000 to 1,500 mg in divided doses to prevent deficiency and up to 3,000 mg for heart disease.

YMagnesium, required in all reac-

tions involving ATP, is depleted by some gastrointestinal medications and diuretics. Dosage: at least 400 mg.

YD-ribose is a naturally occurring sugar derivative of ATP that hastens energy regeneration. Dosage: five to seven grams (gm) daily as a preventive, seven to 10 gm daily for heart failure.

In other nutrient news, adults that took glucosamine/chondroitin every day for a year or longer had a 65 percent reduction in cardiovascular-related deaths, reports West Virginia University researchers that analyzed 16 years of data from 16,686 adults.

Smart Testing Preventive cardiologist Joel Kahn, the author of Your Whole Heart Solution and The Plant-Based Solution, says that lab tests typically prescribed by cardiologists and other doctors are inadequate. “Standard lab tests have not changed in 30 to 40 years, but science has,” he says. “For example, inflammation is now understood to be a fundamental process for most chronic diseases like heart disease and cancer. A simple lab test, hs-CRP, is available to measure inflammation. Very few doctors add this to their panel. When it is high, it leads to a search for why there is inflammation and diet, lifestyle and other measures to resolve it.” After 25 years as a cardiologist treating heart-attack emergencies, Kahn, who is vegan, went back to college to study preventive cardiology and set up the Kahn Center for Cardiac Longevity, in Bingham Farms, Michigan, which focuses on dietary counseling and preventive screenings. His list of “must have” tests includes:

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YHigh-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP) to identify inflammation of blood vessels.

YHemoglobin A1c (HbA1C) to obtain the three-month

measure of sugar in hemoglobin, a marker of both diabetes and heart disease.

YVitamin D to identify deficiencies linked to a higher risk of hypertension, heart failure, angina and heart attacks.

Move It or Lose It The American Heart Association recommends 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity aerobic activity (brisk walking, water aerobics, gardening, tennis, dancing) or 75 minutes of vigorous activity (running, jumping, swimming laps), as well as musclestrengthening activity (weights) at least two days a week. Only 20 percent of adults exercise for the full 150 minutes per week, which may be why physical inactivity is a major factor in an estimated one-third of heart disease deaths. “I like to frame it as ‘being active’, because exercise sounds onerous,” Devries says. “Even a small amount of activity goes a long way—walking at a gentle pace 30 minutes a day confers very significant benefits. Up to a point, more can be better, but only for some people, and only to a point.” Even moving a few minutes daily can add up. Doing 12-minute bursts of vigorous exercise favorably impacts 80 percent of the metabolites that govern such functions as oxidative stress, inflammation and vascular reactivity, reports a new study in Circulation. Just one hour a week of strength training significantly lowers the risk of heart attack, stroke and heart disease death, another study found. And simply holding thigh and calf stretches for 45 seconds for a total of five minutes daily improved arterial blood flow, reports a study in the Journal of Physiology.

The Emotional Heart As a child in Myanmar, Thaik witnessed hands-on healing at a clinic she visited with her physician mother, but holistic care only entered her life after 20 years of practice as a frustrated cardiologist, when she was laid low by severe anemia that required transfusions and surgery. Today, the Harvard-trained cardiologist is the author of Your Vibrant Heart and founder of the Holistic Heart Healing Center, in Los Angeles, which integrates the medical model with lifestyle strategies and approaches like homeopathy and acupuncture. “I very much believe that we are both physical beings and energetic or spiritual beings. Our physical makeup is closely intertwined with our mental and emotional makeup,” Thaik says. She counsels patients to practice the following:

YMindfulness. “A mentor of mine, (life coach) Mary Morrisey,

taught me to avoid the three Cs—complaining, comparing or criticizing. If you attempt to do this for even an hour, you will find that it is actually a hard task. Practicing this allows us to be acutely mindful of our thoughts.” 22

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YGratitude. “I wake up every morning and before my feet hit

the floor, I make this statement five times and fill in five different answers: ‘I am so happy and grateful now that ...’”

YReleasing. “I believe the most important ingredient to health

and healing is the ability to release—to forgive self and others, to let go and abandon all of our negative thoughts, our self-limiting beliefs, our notions of right and wrong, our feelings of injustice and being wronged.” She advises, “When we can abandon all these beliefs and allow ourselves to float or drift unimpeded—imagine yourself on a tube in a lazy river—that is when healing within our bodies begins, when our parameters of stress and the hormones and neurotransmitters associated with stress start to down-regulate, and we can literally feel a wave of relaxation passing through our bodies. This will lower our heart rate, blood pressure, adrenaline and cortisol levels, thereby mitigating our risk of a heart attack or stroke.” Ronica O’Hara, a natural health writer, can be contacted at OHaraRonica@gmail.com.

More Heart-Healthy Strategies take long soaks. Middle-aged Japanese adults that took a daily bath in warm or hot water had a 28 percent lower risk of cardiovascular disease and a 26 percent lower risk of stroke than people that didn’t bathe in the tub more than twice a week, concludes a study in the journal Heart. outdo each other. People that competed with each other to walk more steps ended up walking about 100 miles more in nine months than people that simply walked on their own, reports the JAMA Internal Medicine. consider cannabidiol. This non-psychoactive form of cannabis has been shown in small lab studies to lower inflammation and ease arrhythmia. “CBD can help to reduce stress, lower blood pressure, improve anxiety and depression, reduce inflammation, improve glucose regulation, diminish pain and thereby lower our adrenergic (fight-orflight) tone,” says holistic cardiologist Cynthia Thaik. brush a lot. In a 10-year Korean study, people that brushed their teeth three or more times a day had a 10 percent lower risk of atrial fibrillation and a 12 percent lower risk of heart failure. sidestep pollution. Stay away from traffic and industrial areas when exercising. Even a few hours of exposure to the ultrafine particles generated by emissions may potentially trigger a nonfatal heart attack, reports research in Environmental Health Perspectives.

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How Physiological Dysfunction Feeds Mood Disorders in Adolescents and Teens by Kenneth Bock, M.D.

’ve treated children, teens and adolescents for decades at my integrative medical practice in Red Hook, and it’s clear to me that this generation of young people is stressed in ways they’ve never been before, resulting in increasing prevalence of anxiety, depression and other mood disorders. National statistics support my observations. By the time they turn 18, as many as 50 percent of all children and teens will meet the diagnostic criteria for at least one mental health disorder. Compared to young people of the same age surveyed during the Great Depression, five times as many high school and college students today say they are dealing with anxiety and other health disorders. Anxiety—which manifests as social anxiety, separation anxiety or phobias, among other symptoms—is the most prevalent diagnosis, affecting as many as one-third of adolescents today. There are many contributors to chronic stress in adolescents. They include peer pressure; social media and its constant demands for attention and perfection; bullying; “FOMO” (fear of missing out); and social instability due to a sense of vulnerability in foundational institutions like school and houses of worship. 24

Additionally, increased pressure to perform in school, work and sports often results in less time for basic healthy, fun exercise and relaxation (besides screen time and video games, which pose their own potential detrimental effects). Add to this increased pandemic-related isolation and loneliness, and it’s no wonder our teens are cauldrons of brewing and overflowing angst.

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Many parents take their kids to primary care physicians and psychiatrists for psychotropic medication such as SSRIs, and seek the expertise of psychologists or licensed social workers for cognitive behavioral therapy or similar treatment. Unfortunately these psychological-based treatments, while certainly important, often fail to significantly resolve symptoms in many adolescents. Why? I believe that this increased prevalence of mood disorders with varying symptoms and degrees of severity—what I’ve coined the “Mood Dysregulation Spectrum” (MDS)—is not just psychological in origin, but has underpinnings in abnormal physiological function. The primary one is systemic inflammation, which can affect

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the gut, the immune system and the brain—the so-called gutbrain-immune axis. Chronic stress has many correlations with chronic disease. For example, dysbiosis (imbalance of the intestinal flora) and increased intestinal permeability (“leaky gut”) are two common downstream effects of stress. Both conditions allow inflammatory mediators to pass through the gut and beyond, triggering immune inflammation and ultimately reaching the blood brain barrier, the cellular barrier that separates the brain from toxins and inflammatory perpetrators. This contributes to an escalating onslaught of brain inflammation, which can lead to psychiatric symptoms in teens and adolescents, including all those we see on the MDS—anxiety, depression, panic attacks, OCD, severe mood swings and even psychotic features. There’s so much research linking neuropsychiatric disorders to brain inflammation and even autoimmunity (where the body attacks its own tissues) that it led to the creation of a new scientific field, immuno-psychiatry. Besides exploring neuropsychiatric disorders, immuno-psychiatry contributes new treatment approaches targeting the immune and inflammatory issues behind psychological symptoms. In addition, I’ve found that hidden medical contributing factors can cause symptoms that propel a teen onto the MDS. They include tick-borne disorders; infectiontriggered autoimmune brain inflammation (ITABI/PANS/PANDAS); adrenal and thyroid imbalances; toxicants such as mercury and lead; nutritional deficiencies; and metabolic imbalances.

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Being aware of these contributing factors is the first step toward healing, but medical detective work may be required to solve the puzzle and construct a truly effective road map of treatment. So to help these strug-

Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s so much research linking neuropsychiatric disorders to brain inflammation and even autoimmunity that it led to the creation of a new scientific field, immuno-psychiatry. gling teens and adolescents, we must consider a multifaceted approach. In addition to psychotropic medications and therapy, we can prescribe changes in diet; increased exercise, especially outdoors; free time for fun and play; relaxation exercises such as meditation or yoga; and treatment with herbs and/or nutrients that can be antiinflammatory, strengthen the blood brain barrier and mitigate the effects of stress. Medications such as antimicrobials, antiinflammatories or more intensive immunemodulating treatments may be needed to address contributing medical factors. This article provides a brief introduction to complex diagnostic and treatment considerations for teens and adolescents with neuropsychiatric disorders. I offer more detail in my book Brain Inflamed: Uncovering the Hidden Causes of Anxiety, Depression, and Other Mood Disorders in Teens and Adolescents, published by HarperCollins, set for release March 2. For more information, visit BrainInflamed.com. Kenneth Bock, M.D., is owner of Bock Integrative Medicine, located at 50 Old Farm Rd., Red Hook, NY. For more info, call 845.758.0001 or visit BockIntegrative.com.

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For healing arts practitioner Evelyn Hall, in Santa Cruz, California, mindfulness is a lifestyle choice. “When my mind runs off into the future, it can create not only anxiety because I fear the unknown, but also worry about all the ‘what ifs’. When I find myself lost in the past, it can bring me sadness and regret. I have learned from mindfulness that these are just mental habits.” Cara Bradley, a mental fitness coach in Philadelphia and author of On the Verge: Wake Up, Show Up and Shine, says, “To be mindful is to show up to experience the moment as it is, with all your senses— when we eat, when we walk, whatever we are doing.”

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Exploring Mindfulness and Meditation by Marlaina Donato

he practices of mindfulness and meditation, although closely related, offer individual, science-backed benefits for both body and psyche. Mindfulness has been shown to amp up immunity and increase gray matter in the brain, and 2018 research published in Experimental Biology shows that just an introductory hour of meditation using breathwork and awareness of thoughts significantly reduced anxiety. The study indicates that when applied regularly, mindfulness minimizes arterial pressure and cardiovascular health risks associated with long-term nervous system stress.

Immersion in the Moment Mindfulness—cultivating present-moment awareness by noticing body sensations, thoughts and details in our environment—not only makes life more enjoyable, but enables us to acknowledge life experiences and emotions without aversion and judgement. Mindfulness techniques are now being used in psychotherapy for insomnia, eating disorders and addictions. Physiological benefits are also significant. Harvard Health Publishing, referencing the work of Jon Kabat-Zinn at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center, highlights mindfulness for cardiovascular and gastrointestinal conditions, as well as clinical depression. 26

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While mindfulness can be the simple act of noticing the geometric design of a flower or the variety of tastes on a dinner plate, meditation brings awareness to the deepest levels of consciousness through a variety of focused techniques, including breathwork, chanting, visualization or gazing at a candle flame. Contrary to common assumption, meditation need not be associated with religious structure. Neuroscientist Tony Nader, who heads the global Transcendental Meditation (TM) organization in 100 countries, underscores, “When you say meditation, there are numerous kinds of meditation with different origins. It can’t be assumed that just because meditation involves the mind that it involves dogma, or that meditation is religious because it has its roots from the Eastern traditions. Over time, some traditions integrated aspects of these ancient techniques into their own religions, yet not all meditations are religious.” Meditation can bring us into the eye of the storm. “The ocean is a great analogy for understanding different approaches to meditation. Just as the ocean can be turbulent on the surface with innumerable waves and quiet at its depth, so, too, the mind is active on the surface with innumerable thoughts, but it is also naturally, profoundly quiet, deep within.” TM, taught in personal, one-to-one instruction by a certified instructor, is one

of the most thoroughly studied approaches and does not involve breathwork or repetition of chants. “There are 600 scientific research studies about the effectiveness of the Transcendental Meditation technique to develop the full brain—actually, the full potential of the human nervous system,” says Nader. Today, meditation has moved into the mainstream, with more than 2,500 digital apps offering quick, convenient access to every type and tradition. With names like Calm and Headspace, they were downloaded by more than 52 million first-time users in 2019—and that was before the anxiety-inducing pandemic. Most can be easily customized: InsightTimer, for example, offers 45,000 free meditations that can be sorted by need, duration or style. By practicing meditation, mindfulness is also cultivated. “You can think of it as a workout for your mind, a way of becoming familiar with our mind and training our mind,” says Bradley. Meditation can simply help to lower blood pressure or boost memory, yet it can bring mindfulness to a more spiritual level. “In a meditative state, I can feel how everything around me is alive and communicating with their own tongue and song,” says Hall. “I feel peace, no longer lost in wishing, praying or pleading that things be different. I am free from the burden of having to do something.” Marlaina Donato is a body-mind-spirit author and composer of visionary music. Connect at AutumnEmbersMusic.com.

Cara Bradley: There are times in life, during a busy workday or after watching the news, when you can feel that your mind has gotten very small and fixed. One of my favorite, super-simple practices is called Tibetan sky-gazing. Go outside or look out your window and look up into the sky. Use your inhale to help you expand your breath, but also your mind; allow your mind and your eyes to widen to the peripheral, and as you exhale, you just let go of any fear, worry or control. Inhale—expand up and out; exhale, let something go—tension, struggle, expectation.

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Evelyn Hall: Close your eyes, take a couple of nice belly breaths and relax. Send waves of relaxation through your entire body, from the top of your head to the soles of your feet. As you do this, just listen to the sounds around you, both near and far. Then notice what you smell, both near and far. How does the air feel on your skin? Expand all your senses to experience what is present in this moment. Once you are deeply relaxed, just rest within the present environment, doing nothing. Unplug, reset. Try three to five minutes to reboot. Tip: It’s helpful to remember a time when you were totally relaxed—in nature or on vacation. The mind and body love to work together; think it and the body will respond. February 2021

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e already know what it feels like to be in our hearts. Although we may feel disconnected from it and at times doubt ourselves, most often all we need to do to awaken it is to become still and quiet, and it will do the rest. When we draw our attention inward and focus on our heart center, it will calm and reassure us, often instantly. This may sound too good to be true, but this is exactly what happens when we invite and allow it. When we inhabit the heart, we awaken to our aliveness. We spontaneously arrive like a bolt of lightning in the present moment and all of our arguments against ourselves and life go quiet. Goodness pushes up through the chaos of our internal world and we feel lit from within by a light we had no idea was there. At any time, no matter where we are, no matter what we are doing, we can touch this place in ourselves and activate the benefits of the heart space. Try practicing now by placing a hand on your heart, breathe in and notice how this small act sends a message to soften and disarm. It is that simple. It’s about shifting and moving ourselves into this place of love and acceptance, allowing ourselves to be infused with the

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consciousness of our heart. If we look within, most of us can identify a vision we have, an image of who we want to become, an enhanced version of ourselves—something like You 2.0. This image is often kinder, more loving, openhearted, accepting, inspired and creative; it’s often less self-conscious and more gallant. This self doesn’t succumb to fear, anger or hardship and rises above everything with ease. This vision we have in our mind’s eye is the best representation of our heart-minded selves. It is the call of our heart. When we see this version as our potential rather than a reminder of our shortcomings, we can use it as a way—a tool—to help us move in the direction of our light. Take time throughout the day to bow our head and take three conscious breathes into our heart. Let its current feed us. Remember we are wise. We are soft. We are brave. Let all other noise stop. Re-enter the kingdom of our heart. Sarah Blondin is among the top three popular meditation teachers on InsightTimer, and the author of Heart Minded: How to Hold Yourself and Others in Love. Visit SarahBlondin.com.

Intuitive & Healing Arts Balancing 4 Life Welcomes Jan Mizushima as Guest Teacher

nne Bentzen, a Jikiden Reiki practitioner in Westchester, reopened her healing services last July and has resumed teaching Level 1 Shoden classes on Sundays at Balancing 4 Life in West Harrison, where she’s facilitating a distance Reiki course on February 21 and 28. Jan Mizushima, Jan Mizushima of Queens, will teach the one-day Jikiden Reiki Level 2 Okuden course. “The pandemic has created significant stress, anxiety and disease for many of us,” Bentzen says. “Reiki is wonderful for reducing stress, dissolving energy imbalances and restoring harmony to heart and mind. But some people can’t travel to receive a Reiki session. Distance Reiki expands your ability to give Reiki to anyone anytime, anywhere. I would highly recommend people who have taken Shoden to learn Okuden. It is so useful, especially during the pandemic.” Born in California, Mizushima spent her teenage and college years in Japan, where she learned the culture. She teaches Jikiden Reiki in English and Japanese. “Jan uniquely serves as a bridge, enabling westerners to understand Japanese thinking,” Bentzen says. The Okuden course follows the curriculum of the Jikiden Reiki Institute in Kyoto, Japan. Class size is limited to five students. Bentzen will offer the Shoden two-day course again March 21 and 28 and June 6 and 13. Location: Balancing 4 Life, 137 Lake St., West Harrison (home of In Vogue Salon). For more info or to register, contact Anne Bentzen at 914.588.4079 or visit Balancing4Life.com. To learn about Jan Mizushima, visit JikidenReikiJan.nyc.com.

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at our new place of growth. If the other doesn’t want to grow and cannot do this inner work because of their own inner demons and resistance, then maybe you won’t be able to continue on, but you will be conscious enough to be able to release the other of the expectation to continue on. A healthy relationship is a relationship where each person takes responsibility for their own inner growth and their own inner wounds, doesn’t project their needs on the other, parents themselves into a state of wholeness and then releases the other to be free.

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ffering innovative approaches to mindful living, Shefali Tsabary, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist, international keynote speaker and bestselling author of The Conscious Parent, Out of Control and her latest, The Awakened Family. She has presented talks at TEDx, the Kellogg Business School, The Dalai Lama Center for Peace and Education, and SuperSoul Sessions with Oprah Winfrey, who has endorsed her work as revolutionary and life-changing.

Why do we have so much trouble with our romantic relationships?

Because we enter relationships without having entered a relationship with ourselves. We look to the other person and the relationship to fill us up, to give us what we are missing from within, and what we don’t realize is that the other person is there for the same reason. After the initial chemical, hormonal lust phase, we realize that the other person cannot be our parent figure and that they cannot fulfill our unfulfilled inner child needs. The disappointment is so great and the anger so livid that we spiral into hurt, disappointment and unmet expectations without realizing that the other hasn’t done anything. We typically 30

attract people who are going to be mirrors that show us how we need to reparent ourselves and force us to repeat childhood patterns. If we have an issue of unworthiness, that’s going to show up. If we have fear of rejection, that’s going to show up, and all fingers point to the imperative that we do our own inner work.

What does that inner work look like?

The first step is realizing that what’s happening in the relationship is really a reflection of the inner state of being, and therefore isn’t the other person’s fault that I’m feeling rejected, hurt or unworthy. We stop trying to change, fix or blame the other. We then hire a therapist or join a self-development course and begin to understand our inner wounds from childhood that are being repeated in this current dynamic. We have to do the work. It’s not easy. It’s not going to happen just because we made an intellectual decision. It’s a quest, a constant unfolding, unlayering, evolving and becoming more. The goal is your arrival into your most authentic self—into your whole, free self.

How do we remain in a relationship while doing this work? We become more honest, more up front, more candid and ready to meet the other

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Most of us love egoically, which is loving the other because they make us feel good about ourselves, and the moment they stop making us feel good about ourselves, we actually leave them. That’s why there’s so much divorce. That’s not love. Egoic love is possession, ownership and control. Most of us are mired in those kinds of relationships; the institution of marriage actually supports ownership, possession and control. True, or high love, is the understanding that the other is with you and you are with them to encourage each other’s growth and to see each other be their most authentic, free selves. If that includes being with us, we’re happy. If that includes not being with us, we’re as happy. That’s true love, because you’re in love with the other person’s essence and you’re more invested in the other person’s whole self rather than the self that you want to own and possess.

What is conscious intimacy?

Conscious intimacy starts with how intimate and honest you are with yourself— how sexually connected you are with your needs and your desires. The more unabashed, bare, spontaneous and transparent you can be with yourself, the more you will seek and be around partners who can hold that space with you. For more information, including online courses, visit DrShefali.com. Her Free to Be course specifically addresses conscious relationship issues. Sandra Yeyati, J.D., is a professional writer. Reach her at SandraYeyati@gmail.com.

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Dental Health Is Important for Dogs (and Cats Too) by Dr. Alex Barrientos

e seek the best foods, toys and veterinary care for our pets, but prioritizing our resources can lead to daunting decisions. Dental care is no exception. Which dental chew is best? Should I brush my dog’s teeth daily, or leave it to my veterinarian to clean them yearly? Does my cat really need a yearly dental cleaning under anesthesia—and is it safe? As a veterinarian, I tell my clients to start with a good diet, provide safe chew toys and treats, and, if possible, brush their pet’s teeth with a dog/cat safe toothpaste. Still, I send well-meaning clients home with toothbrushes and toothpaste only to find out at their next appointment—often six months or a year later—that 90 percent of them can’t consistently brush. In some cases, their pets would hide (or even bite) when approached for this routine. In other cases, time was the issue. If you fall into the successful 10 percent, you’re lucky. As for 32

the rest of us (including me, a veterinarian with five dogs and four cats), a safer, less time-consuming method of dental care is required. The American Veterinary Medical Association has declared February National Pet Dental Health Month to make pet owners aware of the importance of keeping their dogs’ and cats’ teeth clean. So how bad is it not to do that? After all, dogs and cats were never meant to brush their teeth. Why intervene with nature? As a pet owner and veterinarian, I can say without a doubt that there are many reasons to intervene and be proactive with our pets’ dental health—not just for their benefit, but for ours too. Yes, getting a pet’s teeth cleaned can prevent terrible breath and brown teeth, but that only scratches the surface of a much bigger issue. There are many health reasons to keep a pet’s teeth clean, and any dog or cat with terrible breath and brown

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teeth needs a dental examination. Bad breath is often the first sign of gum disease that can also be the start of significant health issues in pets. Eighty percent of dogs have some degree of periodontal disease by age two. Some cats and toy dog breeds are genetically predisposed to gum disease, thereby placing them in danger of developing systemic, irreversible diseases at a younger age. Oral bacteria can enter the bloodstream through unhealthy gum tissue, and this can cause damage throughout the body.

Here are some diseases caused by poor dental health: • heart valve infections leading to permanent heart disease • tooth loss / painful cavities • bone infections / loss of jawbone • liver infections • ear infections • kidney disease

• malnutrition and weight loss • stress / unsocial behavior due to chronic pain • infections passed on to people through bites and scratches So what’s the best way to start a dental health routine for a dog or cat? 1) Shoot for at least one brushing a week. Brushing a dog’s teeth is not an easy task. It’s best to start when they’re very young to get them used to the process. Same with cats. Use a pet-safe toothpaste and toothbrush. Fluoride in human toothpaste is highly toxic to pets, and toothbrushes meant for humans may be bitten off and swallowed. 2) Ask the vet. Make an appointment for an exam and professional advice, which may range from adding dental chews and rinses to scheduling a dental cleaning. Cleanings are usually done once a year, although most vets recommend every six months, especially for smaller dogs and some cats that are prone to periodontal disease. 3) Weigh risk and cost versus health and happiness. There’s always a small risk of complications with anesthesia. One way to lower this risk is to maintain the pet’s oral health from the time it’s young. Don’t wait until a dog or cat has had chronic infections from poor oral hygiene to undergo a dental cleaning. Most organ diseases caused by chronic poor oral health that increase risk under anesthesia can be lessened and even avoided with early dental care and intervention. Also, dental cleanings done prior to advanced dental disease take less time and are less traumatic. Every dog and cat owner should partner with a trusted veterinarian to create a good oral hygiene plan for their pet. It will live a longer, healthier, more comfortable life if its teeth are healthy. Dr. Alex Barrientos is the owner of Earth Angels Veterinary Hospital, located at 44 Saint Nicholas Rd., Wappingers Falls, NY. For more info, call 845.227.7297 or visit EarthAngelsVet.com. See ad on this page.

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eing Westchester’s largest women’s fitness center has had real safety benefits for the members of Hourglass Women’s Wellness, in White Plains. After closing last March through August due to Covid, the 15,000-square-foot center was able to reopen in September with strong social-distancing precautions in place, says founder Shpresa Villani. “It’s easy to spread out. We’ve taken all safety protocols to ensure that the club is clean and safe with cleaning stations throughout,” she says. “And the women are really excited to be back.” She’s offering 50 percent off monthly dues for new memberships through February 28. Hourglass Women’s Wellness has classes for the mind, body and soul. Each section of the center is uniquely designed for functional training, with multiple cutting-edge programs designed for women of any age, shape or size, Villani says. “Whatever your goals are, we have it all in one place, including a full array of new cardio and strength equipment, Pilates Reformers and Towers, a hot yoga studio, a cycle studio and a large main studio with multiple classes,” she says. Classes include kickboxing, Body Sculpt, Zumba, stretch, meditation, Pilates, yoga, boot camp, HIIT, TRX and private training, among others. Location: Hourglass Women’s Wellness, 33 S. Broadway, White Plains, NY. For more info, call 914.831.3800, email info@hourglasswomenswellness.com or visit HourglassWomensWellness. com. See ad, pg 35.

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n estimated 75 million American adults have blood pressure high enough to require management, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. For people with hypertension, tempering stress responses and limiting consumption of sodium, caffeine, alcohol and sugar can make a difference. Fortifying these lifestyle changes with aerobic exercise, yoga and high-intensity interval training (HIIT) can also help prevent and manage worrisome blood pressure readings. Integrative cardiologist Jack Wolfson, in Paradise Valley, Arizona, points out that the development of hypertension is multicausal. “We are not genetically programmed to develop high blood pressure. Studies over the last 50 years confirm that physically active people have a lower risk of developing high blood pressure. For those with high blood pressure or people with a condition known as pre-hypertension, there is a blood pressurelowering effect of physical activity.” Aside from the value of strength training, walking, cycling and jogging, the Mayo Clinic recommends everyday movement in the form of household chores such as raking leaves, tending a garden or pushing a lawnmower. Cross-country skiing, skating and swimming also pack an aerobic punch. Experts agree that an active lifestyle strengthens the heart, demanding less systemic effort to pump blood, and healthier blood pressure is a result.

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Lifestyle Emphasis, Targeted Fitness “It’s been fascinating to watch clients come in extremely anxious about their high blood pressure number. A few months after consistent training and maintaining a healthier diet, there is a significant change within the body,” says Los Angeles fitness trainer Dominic Kennedy, creator of the new wellness app Dominic Effect. Kennedy recommends beginning with a brisk walk outside or on the treadmill and according to comfort level, bumping up the time each day. He underscores weights for those ready for strength training. “For many of my clients with high blood pressure, I superset their exercises so their heart rate is pumping. You will be surprised how aerobic weight training can be.” Wolfson testifies to the benefits of HIIT, which alternates short periods of intense aerobic exercise with less intense recovery periods. “I recommend my patients get 30 minutes of HIIT four to five times per week. The design of a HIIT program must meet the person where they are at in their level of fitness. Whatever physical activity you choose, try to do it outside,” he says. “This way, we get the synergistic benefits of exercise and sunshine to lower your blood pressure. I’ve always told people that there is no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothes.”

Yoga for Stress Management Wolfson is also an advocate of yoga for its parasympathetic nervous system support. Research published in Journal of the American College of Cardiology in 2018 shows that yoga, breathwork and stretching all positively impact blood pressure, with the greatest improvements evident from yoga and deep breathing. “Yoga, no matter the type, is known to promote a sense of calm in the body and mind. A regular practice will help to reduce the effects that stress causes. It may or may not be the only step necessary,” says New York City yoga instructor Gail Grossman, author of Restorative Yoga for Life. She emphasizes personal preferences and staying within your comfort zone, noting, “If you feel stressed because it’s difficult, it won’t benefit you. I personally think restorative yoga, breathwork and meditation are the best practices for high blood pressure.” For Grossman, there is no such thing as too much yoga, but she recommends not getting overwhelmed with the commitment and having professional guidance for pranayama, or breathwork. “Do what you can. A practice does not have to be a full class, especially in restorative yoga. If you can commit to 20 minutes a day, you will see results, if you are consistent.” Kennedy underscores that investment pays off. “Many clients have come to me months later when they are in a more normal range and say, ‘We wish we would have started this sooner in life,’ but it’s never too late to start a fitness program. A good personal trainer or coach will help you do it in a safe way and get your body back in shape and healthy.” Marlaina Donato is an author and recording artist. Connect at AutumnEmbersMusic.com. February 2021

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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6 Livestock Tour at Hilltop Hanover Farm – 11am12 noon. This 60-minute livestock tour offers a behind-the-scenes view of Hilltop Hanover Farm’s goats and cows with their Livestock Manager, Jess. $20. Hilltop Hanover Farm in Yorktown Heights. Info: 914.962.2368. hilltophanoverfarm.org. 2021 Empire State Honey Producers Association Winter Conference – 1pm. Zoom. The presentations are from 1-3:45pm. Everyone welcome. Keynote speakers are Dr. Jay Evans from the USDA and Anthony Nearman from the Bee Informed Partnership. Free. Info: eshpa.org. Moonborne-shutterstockcom.jpg

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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1 17th annual Hudson River EagleFest – (1/312/7) Week of virtual programs and a few in-person programs for children, families and birding enthusiasts. Per-program fee of $5 for members and $7 for non-members. Info: Teatown.org.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2 Ayurveda and Heart Health: The Power of Mind and Spirit – 6:15-7:30pm. Online lecture with Dr. Somesh N. Kaushik, an Ayurvedic and Naturopathic physician. Free. Offered through the Warner Library, Tarrytown. Register: 914.631.7734 or warnerlibrary.org. Beekeepers Association Meeting – 7pm. Zoom. Regardless of level of expertise, the goal of this group is to share apiary experiences and knowledge while mentoring or supporting each other. For non-members, there is a drop-in rate of $15. Info: stonykill.org/programs/beekeepers.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3 Yoga By Karen – 9am. Wednesdays. Join Karen Shaw for an experienced yoga class. Social distancing and masks a must. $100/10 classes or $20/dropin. 4 Crestview Ave. Cortlandt Manor. Register: universalhealingarts.com or 914.737.HEAL. Exercise Class – 6pm. Wednesdays. With Deb Martin for a great exercise class that will keeps participants going the rest of the week and then some! $100/10 classes or $20/drop-in. Social distancing and masks a must. 4 Crestview Ave. Cortlandt Manor. Register: universalhealingarts. com or 914.737.HEAL.

Weekly Women’s Group – 7pm. Wednesdays. Zoom with Amy Lee Flower, Founder of Shanti Students to learn how to love and value oneself. $20 per session. Register: universalhealingarts.com or 914.737.HEAL.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4 Keys to Healthy Living with Tarsha Gibbons – 10:30-11:30am. Tarsha Gibbons will lead an 8 week program to discuss such topics as “How to keep that New Year’s Resolution”, and share tips and best practices for mental and physical health and wellness. Yonkers Public Library. Info: 914.337.1500; ypl.org. Kundalini Yoga and Meditation – 11-12:30pm (2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25). With Hari Sangat Kaur. In Person and on Zoom. An inspiring way to start the day. Gain greater clarity and soul awareness. $20/ class. Golden Prana, 223 Katonah Ave. Katonah. Info: 914.984.3408; goldenprana.yoga. Quit with Quinn, Addiction-Free Naturally – 6pm, lasts 30-45 minutes. Quit with Quinn addiction cessation treatments bring remarkable, fast and sustainable results for overcoming all sorts of addictions. Q & A regarding smoking, alcohol, sugar, overeating, weight loss. Free. Details: 914.473.2015; quitwithquinn.com. National Diabetes Prevention Program – 6:307:30pm. (2/4, 2/11 & 2/18) Online Program with Lonna Kelly. The Pawling Library and Putnam Independent Living Services are partnering to offer this National Diabetes Prevention Program. Free. Registration is required. Info: pawlinglibrary.org and PutnamILS.org.

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Energy Medicine for the 21st Century Part 1 Class – With Bernadette Bloom. Learn how to heal mental, emotional and physical issues by combining chakras. Chappaqua or virtually via Zoom. Info/ pricing: 239.289.3744; theesotericbloom.com. Yin Yoga – 7pm. (Sundays in February) Come join an innovative and heart centered Yin Yoga class on Zoom. Perfect for beginners. $50/5 classes or $20 drop-in. Register at UniversalHealingArts.com or call 914.737.HEAL.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11 Quit with Quinn, Addiction-Free Naturally – 6pm, lasts 30-45 minutes. Quit with Quinn addiction cessation treatments bring remarkable, fast and sustainable results for overcoming all sorts of addictions. Q & A regarding smoking, alcohol, sugar, overeating, weight loss. Free. Details: 914.473.2015; quitwithquinn.com. Five Fold Happiness – 6:30-8pm. With Jennifer Llewellyn of Majestic Hudson. Exploring symbols for the Chinese New Year. Year of the Ox. For more info call 845.581.0955 or visit majestichudson.com. How to Love Yourself – 7-8pm. Zoom video presentation. Author Mary Prenon will discuss her thoughts on how to love yourself, and the steps she took in her own journey that can apply to challenges faced by others. $15. Tickets: supportconnection. org/other-event. Questions: 914-962-6402. New Moon Ceremony – 7:30pm. Zoom. All ages. Experience breathwork, guided visualization and the opportunity to share dreams on this night of creation. $20. Register: universalhealingarts.com or 914.737.HEAL.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12 Lunar Sound Bath New Moon in Aquarius – 7-9pm. With Hari Sangat. In person.Special talk on the astrology of the lunar energies. Afterwards, relax, release and renew with the healing sounds of the gongs. $30. Golden Prana, 223 Katonah Ave. Katonah. Info: 914.984.3408; goldenprana.yoga.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16 Intro to Tantra – 7-8:30pm. Networking begins 6:30pm. With Cat Guthrie and Kevin Spath. WHN Meeting. Free. Register for this remote meeting here: WestchesterHolisticNetwork.org.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17 Body/Mind Fitness with Coach Karl – 9-10am. Online. Have fun practicing mindfulness and movement for a better body mind connection. Yonkers Public Library, Crestwood Branch. Info: 914.779.3774; ypl.org. marilyn barbone/Shutterstock.com

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18 Quit with Quinn, Addiction-Free Naturally – 6pm, lasts 30-45 minutes. Quit with Quinn addiction cessation treatments bring remarkable, fast and sustainable results for overcoming all sorts of addictions. Q & A regarding smoking, alcohol, sugar, overeating, weight loss. Free. Details: 914.473.2015; quitwithquinn.com.

WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 21

Ayurveda and Heart Health with Dr. Somesh N. Kaushik. See February 2.

Is Raising Backyard Chickens Right for you? – 3-4pm Online workshop with Kim Pennock, backyard chicken enthusiast, a Stony Kill educator and poultry advisor. Workshop will provide insight into the commitment involved with having a backyard flock. $5 suggested donation. Info: stonykill.org.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23 Ayurveda and Heart Health: The Power of Mind and Spirit – 7-8pm. Online lecture with Dr. Somesh N. Kaushik, an Ayurvedic and Naturopathic

physician. Free. Offered through the Desmond-Fish Public Library, Garrison. Register: 845.424.3020 or desmondfishlibrary.org.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25 Quit with Quinn, Addiction-Free Naturally – 6pm, lasts 30-45 minutes. Quit with Quinn addiction cessation treatments bring remarkable, fast and sustainable results for overcoming all sorts of addictions. Q & A regarding smoking, alcohol,

sugar, overeating, weight loss. Free. Details: 914.473.2015; quitwithquinn.com.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26 Lunar Sound Bath Full Moon in Capricorn – 7-9pm (2/26 & 2/27). With Hari Sangat. In person. Special talk on the astrology of the lunar energies. Afterwards, relax, release and renew with the healing sounds of the gongs. $30/ date. Golden Prana, 223 Katonah Ave. Katonah. Info: 914.984.3408; goldenprana.yoga.

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THE FOOD CONNECTION

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Feature: Integrative Men’s Health Plus: Treating Depression Naturally

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February 2021

on going events NOTE: All calendar events must be received via email by the 12th of the month and adhere to our guidelines. Email WPCcalendar@naturalawakeningsmag.com for guidelines and to submit entries. No phone calls or faxes, please. Ongoing Calendar listings must be resent quarterly for our January, April, July & October editions. Virtual YogaShine for Pre-Teens and Teens – 5-6pm. Gentle and strengthening, calming the nervous system, heart-centered, Kripalubased, developing consciousness, curiosity, strength, and compassion. Individual attention. First class free. Vitalah Simon. Zoom invitation: 914.769.8745, yogashine.com.

CALENDAR Post your events on Natural Awakenings online community calendar: WakeUpNaturally.com It’s free!

sunday Irvington Farmers Market – 10am-1:30pm. Main Street School parking lot (101 Main St, Irvington. Info: irvmkt.org. Beacon Farmers Market – 10am-2pm. VFW Hall, 413 Main St. Beacon. Information: beaconfarmersmarket.org. Hudson Valley Regional Farmers Market – 10am-2pm. Year-round indoor-outdoor Farmer’s Market. Pet-friendly. Organic produce, Kombucha, plants, wine, organic coffee and more. Hudson Valley Cerebral Palsy Association, 15 Mt. Ebo Rd. South, Brewster. hudsonvalleyfarmersmarket.org. Afternoon Tea & Meditation – 1pm. With Diane. Tea, conversation, guided Meditation followed by messages from tarot or oracle decks, good conversation and fun. Walk-ins welcome or by Zoom. $20. Angel Aura Spiritual Boutique, 12 W Main St, Pawling. 845.493.0432. AngelAuraBoutique.com.

monday Virtual YogaShine for Adults – 9:15-10:45am. Kripalu-based, gentle and strengthening, calming the nervous system, heart-centered, developing consciousness, curiosity, and compassion. Individual attention. First class free. Vitalah Simon. Zoom invitation: 914.769.8745, yogashine.com.

PULSE Call of Hope – 8-8:30pm. With Janet Catalina. Monday evening from PULSE Call of Hope to help participants through the Covid Pandemic and envision an even better future for self and the world. Free. Email Janet catalina.janet@gmail.com for the call-in number.

tuesday

thursday Evidential Psychic Mediumship Class – 6-7:30pm. Via Zoom. With Star. For those seeking to unfold and improve their Mediumistic and Psychic Gifts. Learn to connect with Spirit, give evidential information and messages through various exercises. $40. Angel Aura Spiritual Boutique. Info: 845.493.0432. AngelAuraBoutique.com. Virtual YogaShine for Adults – 7-8:30pm. Kripalu-based, gentle and strengthening, calming the nervous system, heart-centered, developing consciousness, curiosity, and compassion. Lots of individual attention. First class free. Vitalah Simon. Zoom invitation: 914.769.8745, yogashine.com.

friday New Rochelle Farmers Market – 9am-2pm. Through Nov. 20. Located at Thomas Paine Cottage Museum in New Rochelle. Information: downtoearthmarkets.com.

Green Street Radio Conversations on Healthy & Sustainable Living – 10am. With Patti and Doug Wood, produced by Grassroots Environmental Education on WBAI-FM in New York and streaming live around the world at WBAI.org. GreenStreetRadio.com.

Virtual Chair YogaShine, Super Gentle, for Senior Adults and Adults with Special Needs/ Health and Recovery concerns – 10-11am. Gentle and strengthening, calming the nervous system, heart-centered, Kripalu-based, developing curiosity, flexibility, and compassion. Individual attention. First class free. Vitalah Simon. Zoom invitation: 914.769.8745, yogashine.com.

Tea & Stones – 6:30pm. Join Rhianna Mirabello for a half hour lecture on Crystals. The study will change for each week. Free. Facebook Live @ dreaminggoddess. Info: 845.473.2206; DreamingGoddess.com.

saturday

Vinyasa Restorative Flow – 7:30-8:45pm. With JoAnne Salomone, CYT. A great vinyasa flow class that incorporates restorative yoga. Open level Class. Via zoom. $10. Contact: Jo-Anne 917.364.1871. Eastchester. thetemperancecenter.com.

wednesday Virtual YogaShine for Adults, – 9-10:30am. Kripalu-based, gentle and strengthening, calming the nervous system, heart-centered, developing consciousness, curiosity, and compassion. Individual attention. First class free. Vitalah Simon. Zoom invitation: 914.769.8745, yogashine.com. Winter Market at the Valley –1:30-5:30pm (through-4/7). New indoor Farmers Market inside the Jefferson Valley Mall near the food court. 650 Lee Blvd. Yorktown Heights. Info: Bacebook.com/ TheValleyFarmersMarket. The Angel Aura Show: The Round Table Live Q&A – 6:30pm. Live Facebook and Instagram stream (and recording later on YouTube) from the spiritual shop in Pawling. Ask mediums questions about the Spirit World. Free. Info: 845.493.0432; AngelAuraBoutique.com.

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Cold Spring Farmers’ Market – 8:30-1pm. Boscobel, 1601 NY-9D, Garrison. The indoor market. Info: csfarmmarket.org. Hastings Farmer’s Market – 9:30am-1pm. Outdoor winter farmers market with local meat, eggs, produce, fruit, and more. 1st & 3rd Saturdays in the commuter lot across from the Hastings-on-Hudson Metro North station. Info: hastingsfarmersmarket.org. Pleasantville Farmers Market – 8:30am-1pm. Metro-North. Pleasantville. Indoors for winter. Info: pleasantvillefarmersmarket.org. Mamaroneck Winter Down to Earth Farmers Market – 9-1pm. 1/9/21- 4/17/21. Outside the pavilion in Harbor Island Park. Mamaroneck. Ossining Winter Down to Earth Farmers Market – 9am-1pm. 01/9/21 - 5/1/21. Parking Lot near the corner of Spring and Main Streets, Ossining. Info/ updates: downtoearthmarkets.com Gossett Brothers Farmer’s Market – 9am–1pm. 1202 Rte. 35, South Salem. Info: Gossett Brothers Nursery on Facebook. Yoga Teachers Association Workshops – 2nd Sat. Open to teachers and students, members and nonmembers. Via Zoom until further notice. Info: ytayoga.com. 914.582.7816.

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HELP WANTED ONLINE SALES: DIGITAL CONNECTION NY: We are seeking ad sales people who are tech savvy who want to help businesses grow online through our new targeted marketing program on big brand sites. Supplemental income, commissionbased. Outside sales experience preferred. Digital Connection NY a division of Natural Awakenings. Please call: 845.593.0065 or email: dana-na@ wakeupnaturally.com. PERSONAL ASSISTANT: PT Work from Home. We are looking to hire a Personal Assistant to the Director of Procurement Services of Northeastern University. We are looking for part time work from home Personal Assistant. It pays $400 per week plus benefits and takes only little of your time. To be considered for this position candidate must be detailed-oriented, a problem solver and is able to work independently, have above-average organizational and troubleshooting skills. Basic computer skills are also essential to this role. Two-three hours access to the internet weekly. Position will require excellent customer service skills orally and we will train the right person. Please contact us for more details. Must be over 24 years of age. Must be efficient and dedicated. If you are interested and need more information contact: Mi.mcnamara87@ gmail.com for more details. Text: 617.586.2587.

VOLUNTEERS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Stray HELP, a 501c3 cat rescue, needs your skillset: humane trapping, adoption events and marketing among others. Contact ann@strayhelp.org or call 845.488.5211 for more information.

February 2021 Astrology with Pamela Cucinell

Creative Connections

Mercury is retrograde until February 20, so avoid contracts and big electronic purchases when possible. Negotiations bridge differences on February 1. Communication is key on Groundhog Day, when initial reactions block connection. Strong feelings dominate February 3; freedom comes with disengagement. Appropriate exercise is essential on February 4, when creativity and passion run high. Exuberance ignites on February 5, when commitment to a goal finds traction.

Aquarian Synergy

Instead of taking immediate action, relax and reflect after an unexpected occurrence on February 6. Organize, discard and finish up tasks February 7. Purposeful work gets the focus February 8; clear direction in the morning produces high productivity. Accomplish important tasks the morning of February 9 and leave the afternoon for cleanup. Impulse is strong the morning of February 10, when patience and restraint are valuable resources. Dynamic opportunities pop with the Aquarius new moon on February 11; relationships supply the juice.

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Find the right companion(s) when imagination and inspiration soar on February 12. The February 13 love vibration benefits the arts and magnifies meditation and therapeutic results. In contrast, February 14 feels action oriented, so decide in advance where you’d like to direct your energy. Step up to a cause on February 15, when the outcome

supports “David against Goliath.” Review and move ahead with projects already in motion February 16. A sudden turn of events on February 17 requires discussion to get cooperation.

Emotional Landscape

Slow and steady reap rewards on February 18. Differences on February 19 forge bonds through animated discourse. Fast decisions increase on February 20 as Mercury goes direct. Movement happens in spite of delays February 21. Skins are thin February 22; proceed with caution. Heightened sensitivity leads to deeper connection or polarization February 23.

Routine Management

Play beckons February 24, but whatever is planned takes an unexpected turn. Prioritize your goals for February 25, when ambition can exceed execution. The accomplishment of manageable tasks on February 26 satisfies. The February 27 Virgo full moon provides energetic stimulus for the establishment of routines that support your vision. Productivity is high until midafternoon February 28, after which you might enjoy cultural pursuits. Pamela Cucinell offers spiritual insight with a practical twist through both astrology and tarot at InsightOasis.com. Discover guidance through her website, private sessions, podcasts and webinars. For more information, contact her at pamela@insightoasis.com or 917.796.6026. See ad page 28. February 2021

community resource directory

BEHAVIORAL OPTOMETRY

Connecting you to the leaders in natural healthcare and green living in our community. To find out how you can be included in the Community Resource Guide email Dana-NA@WakeUpNaturally.com to request our media kit.

ACCOUNTING/TAX SERVICES STERNBACH & ROSE, CPAS 115 E. Stevens Ave, Suite 100 Valhalla, NY 10595 914.940.4449; sandrcpa.com

ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE KARLA BOOTH DIAMOND, MAMSAT

Move with ease! The Alexander Technique is an educational method for learning to release patterns of tension that may be causing stress, pain, or poor body usage. Feel lighter and learn to undo compression of the spine and joints.

ACUPUNCTURE SearchLight Medical 2424 Route 52, Hopewell Junction, NY 845.592.4310; SearchLightMedical.com

ASTROLOGY ASTROLOGY INSIGHT

Pamela Cucinell NCGR PAA 917.796.6026; InsightOasis.com Astrology & Tarot with spiritual perspective and a practical twist. Find your way to flow instead of fight; economy of action leads to a beautiful life. Skype, Zoom and phone. See ad pg 28.

Frustrated with not feeling or looking your best? Let me guide you on your path to better health and well-being. Utilizing: Medical Acupuncture, ONDAMED Biofeedback Therapy, Reiki, Mei Zen Acupuncture for facial rejuvenation, weight loss and fertility. See ad pg 5.

AYURVEDA ADDICTION CESSATION

DR. KAUSHIK’S AYURVEDIC AND NATUROPATHIC CLINIC

QUIT WITH QUINN

Yellow Monkey Village 792 Rte 35 Cross River, NY, and NYC Office: 914.875.9088; Cell: 646.670.6725 Drkaushik.com; drkaushik@drkaushik.com

Quit with Quinn helps people overcome daily addictions and unwanted habits ranging from sugar, smoking, alcohol, weight loss, to overeating and other compulsive habits. All natural, painless, no medications, needles, or hypnosis. 85% success rate. See ad pg 25.

Combination of Ayurveda and Naturopathy is used to create a unique treatment plan to regain and maintain health. Based on one’s particular body constitution (dosha), a plan may includesupplements, diet/ nutrition suggestions, lifestyle management, detoxification, hydrotherapy, 0zone therapy, Panchakarma. Clinic days: M-F. See ad pg 9.

Briarcliff Manor and Midtown Manhattan Steve.healingny@gmail.com 914.473.2015; QuitWithQuinn.com

495 Central Park Ave, Suite 301, Scarsdale 914.874.1177; DrSlotnick.com A whole-person, holistic approach to vision care, for all ages. Specializing in vision therapy and rehabilitation for vision problems which interfere with reading, learning, attention, performance and efficiency. Please visit website for details.

Member: Westchester Holistic Network 153 Main St, Suite J, Mt. Kisco, NY 10549 914.649.9565; Awareness-in-Action.com

Our goal is to help people have less anxiety about managing their finances, to maximize their income and run their businesses better. Giving people a stronger financial foundation can absolutely contribute to a better quality of life.

LAURIE R. MALLIS, MD, LAC

SAMANTHA SLOTNICK, OD, FAAO, FCOVD

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CANDLES CUSTOM CANDLE CO

25 Depot Plaza Bedford Hills NY; 914.218.8357 customcandleco.com Locally made in Bedford. Hundreds of candles in stock or create your own custom candle. Choose your favorite scent, wax color, wick type and container. All natural soy candles, handcrafted and nontoxic with long-lasting aroma. Shop in stores or on-line. Stores are open 7 days a week. See ad pg 3.

CBD AAA WELLNESS CBD, LLC

Scarsdale, NY 10583 914.320.9506; liz@AAAWellnessCBD.com aaawellnesscbd.com Take back control of your body, center your mind and lift your spirits today. Adopt alternative approaches to wellness with the most luxurious assortment of CBD infused, clean, cruelty free, non-GMO, beauty, wellness, pain management, and clean vaping merchandise on the market today. See ad pg 13.

CATHY PARLITSIS YOUR CBD STORE®

222 E. Main St., Mt. Kisco, NY 914.276.5409 YourCBDstoreMtKisco.com Your CBD Store® is the largest hemp retailer in the US. All of our products are USDA Certified Organic, Non-GMO and ThirdParty Lab Tested. We offer the highest quality hemp products including CBD Tinctures, Topicals and Water Solubles for people and pets. See ad pg 9.

CBD LIVE NATURAL

A Division of Custom Candle CO. Bedford Hills, NY: 914.218.8357 CBDLiveNatural.com Open 7 days a week. We want our customers to feel their best and know that there is a solution to change their quality of life so that they can live naturally without prescription drugs. Products for People and Pets. Please call for more information.

SYNERGY BY SHIRA ADLER™️

COACHING – LIFE MILOR COACHING INC Mili Ristic: 925.705.0789 milorcoaching.com Mila Radak: 914.562.6467 milavita.guru

Change your thoughts, change your results. Are you ready to shift from where you are now to where you want to be? We teach you to create your own movie, to eliminate fear, doubt and worry and help you bring certainty and balance into your life. Your thoughts are powerful.

Bring. Balance. Back.™ ShiraSynergy.com Shira@ShiraSynergy.com; @ShiraSynergy Trusted Since 2011! Modern Alchemy of Cannabinoids and Essential Oils. Infused Aromatherapy, Bliss Butter, and High Mg. tinctures created by Founder & CEO Shira Adler — internationally vetted CBD Expert, Speaker, Consultant, and Author of “The ABCs of CBD.” See ad pg 27.

CHIROPRACTIC DR. LEIGH DAMKOHLER, CCSP, LMT

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY JOY MATALON LMT, CST Joymatalon.com 914.519.8138 Ossining & Garrison

CranioSacral Therapy with a specialty in Somato Emotional Release and Process Acupressure allows chronic physical, emotional, and spiritual issues to be intimately explored bringing relief from pain and activating a healing process which continues after the session is over.

8 Bacon Place, Yonkers, NY 10710 914.523.7947 Chiropractor-WestchesterNY.com

PERSONALIZED treatments designed for YOU by Westchester’s only dually licensed practicing Sports Chiropractor and Massage Therapist. Receive a unique combination of muscle work and adjustments not provided elsewhere. Dr. Leigh can help you move and feel better. Get back to the life you love!

COACHING – EMPOWERMENT JANET CATALINA, MSW,

Certified life coach Member WHN 914.548.8372: pulsemanifestation.com Empower yourself and create what you want in your life. Janet will coach you through this process as well as teach you a powerful technique to help you become a Master Manifester. Please call her to learn more.

ENERGY HEALING ANNE H. BENTZEN

Certified Jikiden Reiki Shihankaku Jikiden Reiki Teacher/Practitioner Custom BACH Flower Essence formulas, Energetic Counseling Locations: West Harrison, Scarsdale balancing4life.com; 914.588.4079 Health requires energetic balance. Reiki clears stress, reduces pain, inflammation and restores energy flow. Strengthen your immunity. Relieve anxiety. Depression and insomnia. Learn the original Reiki teachings with Jikiden. Private sessions and small classes.

BERNADETTE BLOOM

Energy Medicine Practitioner, Teacher, Medical Intuitive, Physical Therapist 239.289.3744; theesotericbloom.com Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired? Are you exhausted from pain, stress or PTSD? Balance your body’s energies for optimal physical health and emotional well-being with Esoteric Healing, a high vibrational technique from Tibet.

AMY KOWAL

DOWSER JEANIE PASQUALE PROFESSIONAL DOWSER

MEMBER: Westchester Holistic Network 845.709.5245 dowsing@househarmony.org HouseHarmony.org Protect yourself from EMFs and other negative energies! A professional dowser can block the negative effects of cell phones, satellite dishes, high-tension wires and more. Moved into a new home? Want to sell? Have unexplained health issues? Call now!

Energy Healer Remote & In-person 646.932.2240; Revivabody.com Remote sessions work similar to in-person sessions. Distance doesn’t matter, energy travels through time and space. Healing doesn’t require proximity. Inperson sessions available in Fishkill, NY office. Clear negative energy, raise vibrational frequency, balance chakras, sync brainwave patterns, strengthen aura.

FACIALS ROSEMARY VOLPE CARINCI 914.469.4298 By appointment only Mahopac, NY 10541

Feel pampered with the purest organic products combining powerful botanicals and vitamins which deliver remarkable results and younger looking skin. Rosemary is a licensed cosmetologist with three decades of experience and offers a total sensory experience. Her passion is to make every woman feel indulged and beautiful.

February 2021

FLOATATION THERAPY

HEALING CENTER

RISE ABOVE FLOATATION 111 East Main Street Mount Kisco, NY 10549 914.241.1900

A Center For Awareness and Relaxation through Floatation Therapy. Create the ultimate Relaxation Response by removing all stimulation from light, sound, and gravity. Choose from three different float environments to find your perfect experience. Appointments available from 10am to 10pm daily. Free Parking.

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE

UNIVERSAL HEALING ARTS CONNECTION

SUSANNE SALTZMAN, MD

Healing. That’s what happens here. A healing community within a spiritual space that offers zoom classes as well as in person events for Reiki certification for adults and children, Reiki healing, yoga, exercise classes, massage therapy, holistic weight loss, crystal classes, women’s groups and ongoing mini lectures on a myriad of metaphysical subjects. There is also a metaphysical shop open to the public with a variety of crystals, sage, jewelry and so much more. You can also shop at our E-Commerce store. Enlighten your mind, heal your body and nourish your soul.

Looking for a physician with 25 years of clinical practice using natural remedies? Expertise in treating acute and chronic illness in children and adults. Emphasis on homeopathic and functional medicine to decrease dependency on pharmaceutical drugs. If you want experienced, competent, compassionate, and exceptional care.

Shima Chayvet CEH, MRM, CHHS, CCP 4 Crestview Avenue, Cortlandt Manor, NY 914.737.HEAL; universalhealingarts.com

250 E. Hartsdale Ave. St. 22, Hartsdale, NY 400 Rella Blvd. St. 165, Montebello, NY 914.472.0666; HartsdaleHomeopathy.com

HYPNOTHERAPY LISA BLEASDALE, C.HT

SUSANNE SALTZMAN, MD

250 E. Hartsdale Ave. St. 22, Hartsdale, NY 400 Rella Blvd. St. 165, Montebello, NY 914.472.0666; HartsdaleHomeopathy.com Looking for a physician with 25 years of clinical practice using natural remedies? Expertise in treating acute and chronic illness in children and adults. Emphasis on homeopathic and functional medicine to decrease dependency on pharmaceutical drugs. If you want experienced, competent, compassionate, and exceptional care.

HERBAL MEDICINE LORRAINE HUGHES

Registered Herbalist (AHG) 263 New Hackensack Road, 2nd Floor Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 lorrainehughes54@gmail.com EmpoweredbyNature.net; 845.416.4598 Lorraine offers Individual Wellness Consultations based on the Chinese Herbal Medicine Paradigm which provides a preventative and individual approach to balanced health. Each “unique” individual protocol will include Chinese, Western, Ayurvedic Herbal remedies and Nutritional planning.

HAIR SALON FRESH ORGANIC SALON SOLUTIONS Hair care, Skincare & Make up 190 Rt 117 By Pass, Bedford, NY 914.242.1928; FreshOrganicSalon.com

HOLISTIC DENTIST

A healthy approach to beauty and wellness led by Maureen Toohey, Regional Educator for Organic Salon Systems. The fresh team is committed to making your experience fully complete and satisfying, organically. Receive a gift valued at $75 with your 1st color appointment, when you mention Natural Awakenings.

DAVID L LERNER, DDS, CAC, FIND Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 914.214.9678; holisticdentist.com

We offer a unique approach to the health care of the mouth based on a holistic understanding of the whole body. I invite you to explore our web site to learn how we can serve your needs. See ad pg 6.

You, yourself, as much as anyone in the entire Universe, deserve your love and affection. ~Buddha

HOMEOPATHY

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Certified Hypnotherapist Somers, Ny 914.400.9508; lisableasdale.com Willpower often falls short. Hypnotherapy taps into the power of the subconscious mind to transform your life by creating positive changes. Lisa helps individuals with stress reduction, addiction, weight loss, smoking cessation, procrastination, overcoming fears, phobias, anxiety, grief, and divorce.

INCONTINENCE ADVANCED REJUVENATION CENTERS Liviu B. Saimovici, MD 3020 Westchester Ave., Ste. 306 Purchase, NY; 914.500.9594 AdvancedRejuvenationCenters.com

Emsella is a revolutionary non-surgical treatment that improves incontinence. Patients sit, fully clothed, on the Emsella chair, nicknamed “Kegel-throne” can stimulate the pelvic floor with electromagnetic energy. One treatment can stimulate the equivalent of 11,000 Kegels. The Kegels can strengthen the muscles that control urinary retention.

MASSAGE & BODYWORK SOULAURAS WELLNESS CENTER

Laura Giacovas,LMT, MS Ed., 4th Dan Master Instructor Taekwondo Briarcliff NY 914.941.2400, soulauras.com Our mission is to enhance wellness and quality of life through Therapeutic Massage and Integrated Holistic Healing. We are committed to providing an inspired, nurturing environment from which wellness and harmony can be realized.

MATTRESSES

NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR DR. KAUSHIK’S AYURVEDIC AND NATUROPATHIC CLINIC

Yellow Monkey Village 792 Rte 35 Cross River, NY, and NYC Office: 914.875.9088; Cell: 646.670.6725 Drkaushik.com; drkaushik@drkaushik.com Combination of Ayurveda and Naturopathy is used to create a unique treatment plan to regain and maintain health. Based on one’s particular body constitution (dosha), a plan may include supplements, diet/nutrition suggestions, lifestyle management, detoxification, hydrotherapy, 0zone therapy, Panchakarma. Clinic days: Monday-Friday. See ad pg 9.

SUPPORT LOCAL ADVERTISING

DAVIS FURNITURE

Open Mon-Sat. 10-6 2264 South Rd., Poughkeepsie, NY 845.204.9090; DavisFurnitureOnline.com

NUTRITION NUSPECIES

Do you want a healthier night’s sleep? Visit locally owned Davis Furniture and see their full line of all natural American-made mattresses. For over 90 years they have been giving their customers more, and charging them less. And they’ve once again been voted the best furniture store in the Hudson Valley. See ad pg 5.

MEDICAL MARIJUANA LYNN PARODNECK M.D.

Nuspecies.com 866.624.4117 Westchester. Long Island. Brooklyn. Jamaica, Caribbean NuSpecies Health Centers provide free health consultations with certified nutritionists/life coaches. We make custom recommendations of our Raw, Organic, Liquid, Natural nutritional formulas and then work with our clients until they achieve their health goals. See ad pg 23.

Certified Medical Marijuana Practitioner 914.525.6536; DrParodneck@gmail.com DrLynnParodneck.com Evaluations and Consultations; D r. P a r o d n e c k w o r k s i n compliance with the New York State Compassionate Care Act. She is one of the leading medical marijuana clinicians in New York, with numerous referring specialists and an extensive professional network in the cannabis industry. See ad pg 25.

NATURE & FOREST THERAPY NATURE’S WHISPERS

Guided Meditative Walks thru Nature Dutchess/Putnam/Westchester 845.489.7250; MeditativeWalks.com Teaching people how to connect with nature through Walking the Trail Workshops – Wisdom Walks and Forest Bathing. Once a person becomes one with nature; plants, animals and magical creatures respond by giving answers to one’s questions and by providing healing.

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PHARMACY-COMPOUNDING LAKE MAHOPAC PHARMACY/ SURGICAL Nagi Wissa, R.Ph., IP, CEO 559 Rt, 6, Mahopac, NY 10541 lakemahopacpharmacy.com T: 845.208.0424; F: 845.208.0425

CHAPEL AT CROTON FALLS

REIKI CLASSES

Cynthia M Chase, LCSW, Reiki Master 860.395.0284 cynthiamchase@gmail.com

Pamela Hoffman, DPM Glenn B. Weiss, DPM 200 Katonah Ave., Katonah, NY 914.232.8880; Katonahpodiatry.com Foot care for people of all ages. Board certified holistic podiatrists who use a comprehensive, integrative approach. Customized treatments utilizing the best of today’s technology combined with nutrition and 30 years of experience.

Join a unique monthly Interfaith Sunday at the Chapel at Croton Falls at 10:30am – Enjoy prayer, music, movement and dialogue. Check our FB page for information on upcoming programs or e-mail Rev. June Tompkins at jtgleneidashore1@ verizon.net.

RETREATS YOGA IN THE ADIRONDACKS

KATONAH PODIATRY, PC

Rev. June Tompkins, Pastor 609 Rt. 22, Croton Falls, NY chapelatcrotonfalls.org

Manifest yourself as a healer; fulfill your life’s purpose! Cynthia offers personalized classes leading to Reiki levels I, II and Master level. Go to cynthiamchase.com for details.

We are your neighborhood holistic compounding pharmacy, ready to support your health. We offer compounding prescriptions, on-line prescription renewals, supplements, homeopathic remedies, personal care products, fair trade gifts and more. We deliver and we are happy to answer your questions. See ad pg 37.

PODIATRY

SPIRITUAL CENTER

2 Coulter Road, Bakers Mills, NY 12811 518.251.3015; 914.556.8258 yogaintheadirondacks.com Yoga in the Adirondacks is nestled in the valley of the beautiful Adirondack Mountains, where yoga embraces nature. Connect your mind, body and spirit and explore your retreat with likeminded people to build a happier and healthier life. Studio available for your yoga/wellness private group as well.

SUPPORT GROUP SUPPORT CONNECTION

Breast and Ovarian Cancer Support Services 914.962.6402; 800.532.4290 Supportconnection.org Support Connection provides free support services to people affected by breast and ovarian cancer. Services include: One-onone counseling (counselors are also cancer survivors); Support groups; Educational and wellness programs; Webinars; Social gatherings; Referrals; A national toll-free information and support hotline. See ad pg 37.

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REFLEXOLOGY

Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 914.214.9678 holisticdentist.com

We offer a unique approach to the health care of the mouth based on a holistic understanding of the whole body. I invite you to explore our web site to learn how we can serve your needs. See ad pg 6.

LORRAINE HUGHES

ARCB Certified Reflexologist 263 New Hackensack Road, 2nd Floor Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 lorrainehughes54@gmail.com EmpoweredbyNature.net; 845.416.4598 Foot and/or Hand Reflexology sessions are offered with the use of Essential Oils applied to acupuncture points based upon each individual’s presenting pattern. Please refer to Services page on web site for the many benefits of this ancient modality.

SPA BALANCE DAY SPA

Westchester’s ONLY Certified Green Spa 280 Mamaroneck Ave., Suite 310, White Plains, NY 914.358.9898; balance-dayspa.com As Westchester County’s ONLY certified green spa, Balance Day Spa has been in business since 2010. We specialize in all aspects of esthetics, including: facials, peels, waxing, tinting, bronzing, aromatherapy, energy healing and makeup. All organic, all the time.

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TAROT THERAPY AMY KOWAL

Tarot Therapy Remote via Email 646.932.2240; RevivaBody.com Tarot readings offer insight on soul development, provide spiritual guidance, present alternatives, and provide clarity to confusing situations. Available readings include: Relationships, Career, Monthly and Yearly Forecasts, Past Life, Twinflames, Starseed, and Soul’s Purpose – all readings incorporate energy healing.

TMJ DISORDER DAVID L LERNER, DDS, CAC, FIND Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 914.214.9678 holisticdentist.com

We offer a unique approach to the health care of the mouth based on a holistic understanding of the whole body. I invite you to explore our web site to learn how we can serve your needs. See ad pg 6.

TOBY TOTALLY LLC

EARTH ANGELS VETERINARY HOSPITAL 44 Saint Nicholas Rd., Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 845.227.P-A-W-S (7297) Earthangelsvet.com

Where East meets West with compassionate care for a holistic approach to your pet’s health. Offering a wide range of services/ products including wellness exams, nutritional support, alternative cancer therapies, surgery, dentals, acupuncture, CBD products, pet boarding and more on our beautiful 9-acre facility. See ad pg 33.

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SOULAURAS HOLISTIC WISDOM & WELLNESS CENTER 510 N. State Rd., Briarcliff, NY Soulauras.com

The practitioners of Soulauras are committed to providing an inspired, nurturing environment from which wellness and harmony can be realized. Services: Therapeutic Massage, Bodywork, Auricular Acupressure and Integrated Holistic Healing Services, Yoga, Reiki, Reflexology and Chakra Balancing.

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WEIGHT LOSS QUIT WITH QUINN

Addiction-Free Naturally Briarcliff Manor and Midtown Manhattan Steve.healingny@gmail.com 914.473.2015; QuitWithQuinn.com Quit with Quinn helps people lose weight by overcoming addiction to sugar and white flour, and compulsive overeating. After treatment, most people experience indifference towards refined sugar, sweets and treats, leading to easy weight loss. 30 years experience. 85% success rate. See ad pg 25.

13 Edgewood Drive, Somers NY 914.301.3393, PeakwellnessNY.com PeakwellnessNY@gmail.com Cutting-edge Technologies, Holistic Health Practices, and Energy Medicine are utilized to Supercharge your Immunity, Vitality & Wellbeing with minimal effort and maximum results. Appropriate for all ages and lifestyles. Look, Feel and Be your Best from the inside out! See ad pg 35..

WORKSHOPS REIKI FUSION: ENERGY HEALING,

Dance, Movement and Breath Work Retreat Cynthia M Chase, Reiki Master/Teacher 860.395.0284 cynthiamchase@gmail.com MEMBER: Westchester Holistic Network Learn the art of meditation through movement, transcend limiting beliefs to embrace your greater potential. Become a more powerful healer for yourself, loved ones and others. Learn how to access the wisdom within. One to one long distance healing sessions and workshops. Please visit cynthiamchase.com for information.

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